H.R. No. 1968

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Lehi Tonga was recognized for his outstanding academic achievements at the Awards of Excellence Dinner hosted by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation on March 12, 2009; and

WHEREAS, This annual event pays tribute to exemplary high school seniors in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and reflects the strong support that the community provides to public education; local business and civic leaders sponsor each of the honorees, and each student, in turn, acknowledges a faculty mentor who has been instrumental in the student's endeavors; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 2009 at L. D. Bell High School, Lehi Tonga received an Award of Excellence that acknowledged his work in physical education and athletics, and he was presented with a medal that will serve as an enduring symbol of his accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, By demonstrating admirable determination and by taking full advantage of the caring support provided by his school's educators, Lehi Tonga has built a strong foundation for future success, and he may take justifiable pride in a job well done as he looks forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lehi Tonga on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further

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

Smith of Tarrant

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1968 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House