H.R. No. 29

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A strong work ethic and proven commitment to academic excellence earned Matthew Justiss of Daingerfield selection to the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program; and

WHEREAS, Funded by the State of Texas, Rotary NASA, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the HAS program serves to foster interest in science, technology, engineering, and math careers among high school students; throughout the internship, participants are mentored by NASA engineers, a college co-op, and a teacher counselor; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Justiss is an outstanding student at Daingerfield High School, where he participates in the National Honor Society and student council; his keen interest in engineering and his achievements in math and science made him an ideal candidate for the program, which began in December 2005 with six months of distance learning assignments; this past summer, he traveled to Houston, where he spent six days at the Johnson Space Center, interacting with NASA engineers and working with a team to design a manned mission to Mars; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Justiss is a source of great pride to his family and school, and he may indeed look to the future with optimism and anticipation toward the myriad opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby commend Matthew Justiss for his participation in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Justiss as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Frost

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 29 was adopted by the House on March 1, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House