81R29393 JKB-D

By: Dutton H.R. No. 2090

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Priscilla M. Dubose was honored for her achievements at the Reginald Keith Guillory Scholarship Luncheon on April 18, 2009; and

WHEREAS, This gathering recognized 23 students who have distinguished themselves through their academic pursuits and civic involvement; the awards pay tribute to the memory of Reginald Keith Guillory, a student, musician, and member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Houston, whose tragic death in an automobile accident at the age of 18 prompted area residents to create a scholarship fund; and

WHEREAS, Priscilla Dubose is a student at Carver Magnet High School in Houston, where she is a member of the honor roll and a cocaptain of the Lady General cheerleading squad; active in her community, she belongs to the youth chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and serves as a praise dancer and a member of the youth choir at both Nazarene and New Pleasant Grove Baptist Churches; she has been previously recognized for her community service as well as her dramatic abilities; the daughter of Ms. S. A. Dubose, Priscilla enjoys reading and performing in her free time and plans to work toward a career as a news anchor or a high school English teacher; and

WHEREAS, This fine young Texan is an exemplary member of her community and a source of tremendous pride to her family and teachers, and she may indeed look with anticipation and optimism toward the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Priscilla M. Dubose on being named a 2009 honoree at the Reginald Keith Guillory Scholarship Luncheon and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all of her endeavors; and, be it further

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