H.R. No. 2291

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Aviance Kelechi Obie 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, Aviance Obie is the daughter of Ernest and Edna Obie; she is a fifth-grade student at Valley West Elementary School and a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Dominion Chapel; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Obie was recognized with the Principal's Honors Award in each of the last three years and by the City of Houston Summer Reading Program in 2007; she enjoys playing the piano and has earned a green belt in karate; 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 Aviance Kelechi Obie 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. Obie as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Dutton

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2291 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House