H.R. No. 1467



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of the senior class of Mid Valley Christian 
School will reach a milestone in their lives as they graduate in the 
spring of 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Now standing at the threshold of this long-awaited 
event, Jonathan Banda, Travis Beam, Ben Dudley, Micah Mullins, and 
Christiaan van der Graaff can reflect on the successful conclusion 
of one major phase in their lives, while eagerly anticipating the 
many challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout their education, these fine young people 
have been dedicated to academic excellence, integrity, 
persistence, and faith; they have much to take pride in, and their 
graduation truly signifies a tremendous accomplishment; and
	WHEREAS, Jonathan Banda, the son of Frank and Isabel Banda, 
is a gifted musician who shares his talents as a member of his 
church and as the leader of the Christian band "Redhill"; he aspires 
to one day become a doctor; and
	WHEREAS, Travis Beam, the son of Lee and Carol Beam, is an 
avid athlete and chess enthusiast who plans to attend a Bible 
college in Florida next fall; and
	WHEREAS, Ben Dudley, the son of Nancy Dudley, is also skilled 
at sports and is popular among his peers, who voted him "most 
trustworthy friend"; and
	WHEREAS, Micah Mullins, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy 
Mullins, is a gifted scholar and is graduating as Mid Valley 
Christian School's first valedictorian; and
	WHEREAS, Christiaan van der Graaff, the son of Olivier and 
Gilda van der Graaff, is an accomplished dancer who has performed in 
local ballet productions and danced competitively in New York City 
this spring; and
	WHEREAS, These outstanding young Texans represent a new 
generation of emerging leaders, and our hopes for a brighter future 
are vested in the unlimited potential of talented young people such 
as the ones who compose the first graduating class of Mid Valley 
Christian School; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Mid Valley Christian School 
class of 2005 and extend to its members best wishes for the future; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Martinez

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1467 was adopted by the House on May 
9, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House