SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 840

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Lindsey Renee Backen of Sweeny on the occasion of her 
home school graduation on May 21, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Lindsey demonstrated exceptional perseverance in 
accomplishing her educational goals by completing her 
requirements for a high school diploma at home; she has developed 
wisdom and outstanding character through her studies with the 
Advanced Training Institute International; and
	WHEREAS, She completed her goal of reading through the 
entire Bible during her junior year and memorized large sections 
of the Holy Scriptures during her years of home schooling; and
	WHEREAS, She is a member of the National Honor Society and 
has exhibited special talent by writing four novels and three 
plays during her high school years; she has shown promise for 
future success by completing 11 credit hours at Brazosport 
College; and
	WHEREAS, Using her musical talent, Lindsey served as 
assistant director of the home school county choir and taught 
piano lessons; Lindsey is an exemplary daughter who strives for 
excellence in all of her endeavors; and
	WHEREAS, She has successfully faced the many challenges of 
a home school education, and she is well prepared to embark on an 
adventure into a world that holds countless exciting 
opportunities for her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Lindsey Renee Backen for her 
many accomplishments and extend to her best wishes for continued 
success in the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Jackson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 10, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate