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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Jaqueline Howell of Veterans Memorial High School in |
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Mission has distinguished herself as a talented athlete, |
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well-rounded student, and valued member of her community; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Howell has served as captain of the Veterans |
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Memorial volleyball and girls' basketball teams, helping to lead |
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the volleyball squad to four undefeated district championships and |
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the basketball team to three bi-district championships; in |
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recognition of her fine play in volleyball, she has received three |
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Most Valuable Player of the Year awards, and she was named to the |
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2018 Texas Sports Writers Association All-State first volleyball |
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team and the Rio Grande Valley All-Area first volleyball team; |
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moreover, she was twice awarded the Most Valuable Defensive Player |
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of the Year title for her contributions on the basketball court; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to her athletic accomplishments, |
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Ms. Howell has been crowned her school's 2018-2019 homecoming |
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queen; she has also excelled academically, earning a place in the |
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top seven percent of her class and serving as a National Honor |
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Society officer; active in her community, she has participated in |
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toy, coat, and food drives at her school, mentored elementary |
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students, and volunteered as a coach with the Boys and Girls Club |
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and the Patriot team of the Texas Little Spikers Volleyball League; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, By demonstrating determination and perseverance in |
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the pursuit of her goals, Jaqueline Howell has built a strong |
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foundation for success, and she may take justifiable pride in her |
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achievements as she looks forward to the challenges and |
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opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Jaqueline Howell for her athletic and |
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academic accomplishments at Veterans Memorial High School and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Howell as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Muñoz, Jr. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 385 was adopted by the House on March |
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13, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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