SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 212

WHEREAS, Payton McKenna Kennington, a 2016 graduate of Pittsburg High School, maintained a perfect attendance record throughout 13 years of public education; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Shawn and Amy Kennington, Payton Kennington decided early in her academic career that she would make every effort never to miss a day of school, and she succeeded admirably in this regard; she also set herself high goals for scholastic achievement, and she maintained a 3.6 grade point average; and

WHEREAS, This well-rounded student held leadership roles in the National Honor Society, and she was also involved in student government, serving as president of the student council and as class president; in addition, she was head majorette, and she worked on numerous community projects as well; and

WHEREAS, Payton Kennington has demonstrated exceptional dedication to her studies, and as she embarks on a future bright with promise, she may indeed take pride in her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate Payton McKenna Kennington on graduating from Pittsburg High School with a perfect attendance record and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Payton Kennington as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 21, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate