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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Having demonstrated great promise as a student and |
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citizen, Brandon Johnson is being recognized at the Reginald Keith |
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Guillory Scholarship/Academic Awards Luncheon on April 14, 2007; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This gathering is honoring 16 students in grades 5 |
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through 12 who have distinguished themselves through their academic |
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pursuits and civic involvement; the awards pay tribute to the |
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memory of Reginald Keith Guillory, a student, musician, and member |
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of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Houston, whose tragic death in |
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an auto accident at age 18 prompted area residents to create a |
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scholarship fund; and |
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WHEREAS, A most deserving recipient of this accolade, Brandon |
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Johnson is the 17-year-old son of Demetrice Johnson; an honor |
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student at Prosperity High School, this talented senior has |
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showcased his abilities as a participant in Showtime at the Apollo, |
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the Stellar Awards for 2006, Star Search, and other local |
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competitions, and his involvement with the Apollo Choir earned him |
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a gold medal; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his interest in music, Mr. Johnson is |
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a community volunteer who is active in Higher Dimensions, Bible |
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study, the YMCA, Men of Excellence, the Boys and Girls Club, and |
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more; he plans to attend college and major in international |
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marketing and hopes to one day have a career involving music and |
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youth; and |
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WHEREAS, This fine young Texan is a source of tremendous |
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pride to his family and teachers, and it is a pleasure to recognize |
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Brandon Johnson as an exemplary member of the community whose many |
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achievements foretell a bright future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Brandon Johnson on being a 2007 |
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honoree of the Reginald Keith Guillory Scholarship/Academic Awards |
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Luncheon and extend to him best wishes for additional success; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Dutton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1322 was adopted by the House on April |
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10, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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