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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, Quinton Lewis Clemons is being recognized at the Reginald |
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Keith Guillory Scholarship/Academic Awards Luncheon on April 14, |
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2007; 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 honor, Quinton |
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Clemons is the 12-year-old son of John and Waltinett Harris; he is a |
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sixth-grade student at Energized for Excellence Academy and a |
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member of Twentieth Century Missionary Baptist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Clemons is the recipient of many awards and |
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honors; he has mastered the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and |
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Skills test in mathematics, science, and reading, and he has also |
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been recognized for perfect attendance and as the most valuable |
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player in football; additionally, he is a member of band, |
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percussion section leader, junior deacon, youth chaplain, and |
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usher; he hopes one day to become a firefighter; 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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Quinton Clemons 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 Quinton Lewis Clemons on being a |
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2007 honoree of the Reginald Keith Guillory Scholarship/Academic |
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Awards Luncheon and extend to him best wishes for additional |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Clemons as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |