80R13079 BJM-D

By: Dutton H.R. No. 1391

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Cortney Sanders has earned first place honors in her category at the Houston ISD Regional History Fair, qualifying her for the state-level Texas History Day contest being held at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin on April 27-28, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Part of the National History Day program, Texas History Day is a year-long educational endeavor that provides students in grades six through 12 with an opportunity to develop their history knowledge and demonstrate their grasp of historical subjects through group or individual projects; an estimated 20,000 Texas students participate each year, with only 900 being selected to share their project as a part of the state-level event; and

WHEREAS, Inspired by this year's theme, "Triumph and Tragedy," Ms. Sanders selected Helen Keller as her subject, and her efforts were recognized with first place honors in the Senior Individual Exhibit category; and

WHEREAS, This talented young Texan is a fine arts magnet school student at Kashmere Senior High School, where she is on the honor roll, a peer tutor, and an active member of the Student Council, KHS Book Club, and KHS Leadership Team; her community service includes work with area homeless as a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and the Citizen, Housing, and Motivation Program; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Sanders is an outstanding student who may take pride in her significant accomplishments and look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Cortney Sanders on winning first place honors at the Houston ISD Regional History Fair and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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