SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 426

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dillon Kennedy on the auspicious occasion of his graduation from Columbia College Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Dillon Kennedy is an exemplary young man who has demonstrated leadership and a commitment to serving others throughout his life; he has volunteered more than 1,100 hours to such community service projects as feeding the homeless, providing Christmas gifts for needy children, and visiting hospitals and senior centers; and

WHEREAS, Dillon is one of the select few to have earned the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, which requires a public service project; to receive this honor, he organized an organ and blood marrow donation drive during which he educated thousands and registered 70 people as organ and blood marrow donors; and

WHEREAS, During his collegiate career, he was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and he was named a United States Congressional Leadership Scholar; and

WHEREAS, A high achiever, Dillon establishes and pursues his goals with perseverance and a clear vision of the future; his notable accomplishments in school bear witness to his dedication and outstanding abilities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Dillon Kennedy on the occasion of his graduation from Columbia College Chicago and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

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

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate