SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99

WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to recognize Trevon Jones for his exceptional achievements at The University of Texas at Austin and his commitment to the field of education; and

WHEREAS, A former Paschal High School student, Trevon Jones graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in May of 2013 with a double major in mathematics and government and a minor in education; and

WHEREAS, He was a participant in the university's UTeach program and was chosen to represent the program on NBC's "Education Nation Teacher Town Hall" last fall; and

WHEREAS, While at the university, he taught and tutored younger students, earned a seat at a science and technology roundtable at the White House, and received the first UTeach Outreach Leadership Award; and

WHEREAS, He has set his sights on a teaching career and will soon be starting classes at Texas Christian University and working toward a master's degree in business administration and a doctorate in education; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to Trevon Jones for his exemplary achievements as a student at The University of Texas at Austin and his dedication to the field of education; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in his honor and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 21, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate