By: Davis of Harris H.R. No. 1692

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Miss Allison Jo Dickson is celebrating a significant milestone in her life in April 2007 with her graduation from Baylor University School of Law; and

WHEREAS, During the course of her undergraduate studies, Allison Dickson earned a bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from Southwestern University; was honored with awards such as Outstanding Student Leader, Outstanding English Student of the Year, and Psychology Student of the Year; was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Chi honor societies and an Executive member of Delta Delta Delta sorority; graduating summa cum laude; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Dickson has also shown exceptional ability in all of her academic and extracurricular endeavors; a Dean's List law student; a Student Bar Association elected member holding positions such as Mid-Law Secretary, Parliamentarian, and Third Year Vice President; a member of Delta Theta Phi law fraternity; a Associate Editor and Alumni Relations office holder of Baylor Law Review, earning a Juris Doctorate and graduating as the top student in her law class, summa cum laude; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texas has demonstrated perseverance, intelligence, and commitment throughout her academic career; these qualities will serve her well in the years to come, and it is a pleasure to honor her as she prepares to embark on an exciting new chapter in her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Allison Jo Dickson on her graduation from Baylor University School of Law and commend her for her academic and personal achievements during her years of education; and, be it further

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