85R32071 BPG-D
 
  By: Dutton H.R. No. 2304
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Graduation from college is one of life's momentous
  milestones, and Earlmond Hammond III celebrated that significant
  achievement as a member of the Class of 2017 at Prairie View A&M
  University; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Earlmond Hammond Jr. and Janette Hammond,
  Earlmond Hammond III completed his bachelor's degree in biology; he
  plans to attend Vet Tech Institute of Houston to become a licensed
  veterinary technician before going on to enroll in veterinary
  school; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Hammond is a graduate of Lawrence E. Elkins High
  School in Missouri City, where he played football and was a member
  of FFA; an Eagle Scout, he is also an active congregant of New Faith
  Church, and he has served as a member of the Youth Usher Board,
  Youth Leadership Board, and Drama Ministry; and
         WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this
  outstanding young Texan, and he may indeed take pride in his
  accomplishments as he looks forward to a future bright with
  promise; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Earlmond Hammond III on his
  graduation from Prairie View A&M University and extend to him
  sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Hammond as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.