H.R. No. 1825



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Whitney Smith-Nelson celebrated a significant 
milestone in her life on May 14, 2005, when she graduated magna cum 
laude from Stephen F. Austin State University; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Smith-Nelson has shown initiative, leadership, 
and a determination to succeed during her collegiate career; she is 
an Anne Bradshaw Stoke scholarship recipient and has been named to 
the Dean's List and the President's List while completing her fine 
arts degree in theater with a minor in dance; and
	WHEREAS, During the past four years, this notable young woman 
has worked on a host of theater productions, holding the positions 
of company manager, stage manager, director, assistant director, 
choreographer, makeup designer, and props master, and she also has 
had experience on technical crews; in addition, she has lent her 
time to Alpha Psi Omega, which she has served as treasurer; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of her impressive achievements and 
abilities, the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has 
awarded her an internship beginning in July 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Whitney Smith-Nelson has demonstrated exemplary 
dedication in attaining her college degree; her energy, enthusiasm, 
and perseverance typify the finest qualities of young Texans, and 
her noteworthy achievement indeed merits special recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Whitney Smith-Nelson on her 
graduation from Stephen F. Austin State University and extend to 
her best wishes for continued success and happiness in all her 
future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Smith-Nelson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Talton
                                                                           Blake
                                                                          Eiland

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1825 was adopted by the House on May 
27, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House