SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 949 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Chris Sanders of Texas City, who has fulfilled the requirements for graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin; and WHEREAS, This fine young man has demonstrated his commitment to his studies, and his graduation on May 26, 2005, is the culmination of years of diligent study in a curriculum designed to challenge and broaden his knowledge; and WHEREAS, Chris has attended the Texas School for the Deaf for six years; he participated in football and was on the Gold Honor Roll and the Silver Honor Roll; he enjoys playing video games and socializing with his friends, and his future plans include attending Austin Community College; and WHEREAS, Chris can take justifiable pride in having earned his diploma from the Texas School for the Deaf; the school is respected in academic circles in Texas and nationally for its outstanding quality of instruction and dedication to excellence; and WHEREAS, Chris has successfully faced many challenges in working toward his goals, and he is now well prepared to embark on an adventure into a world that holds countless exciting opportunities for him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Chris Sanders on his graduation and extend to him best wishes for success in the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Jackson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate