H.R. No. 538
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Jada Daniels of Ball High School was named the local
  first place winner of the 2022-2023 Optimist International Essay
  Contest by the Optimist Club of Galveston Noon; and
         WHEREAS, Sponsored by Optimist International, the annual
  essay contest offers an opportunity for students to form their own
  views surrounding a central idea and to hone their writing skills;
  this year, contestants were required to submit a 700 to 800-word
  essay on the topic "Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings Out the
  Optimism in You?" to their local Optimist Club; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Daniels' essay was chosen out of 41 citywide
  entries by the Optimist Club of Galveston Noon, and as a first-place
  winner at the club level, her essay will advance to the district
  contest to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship; in addition,
  the Optimist Club of Galveston Noon will recognize her at a luncheon
  in March 2023; and
         WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan is a source of great
  pride to her family and her school, and she may indeed look forward
  to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Jada Daniels on winning first place
  in the local Optimist International Essay Contest and extend to her
  sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Daniels as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Leo-Wilson
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House   
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 538 was adopted by the House on March
  30, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House