SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 640

WHEREAS, High school graduation is one of life's pivotal milestones, and Kathleen Margaret Wallace is participating in that joyful occasion with her graduation from L. C. Anderson High School in Austin on June 3, 2025; and

WHEREAS, An exceptional student-athlete, Ms. Wallace lettered in water polo for two years at Anderson, and she was accepted into the school's Practicum in STEM program; as part of the program, she worked in the intensive care unit at Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital, and in 2022, she became an ICU patient herself; while battling a serious illness, she served as an inspiration to others, demonstrating tremendous resilience and maintaining a positive outlook throughout her lengthy hospital stay; and

WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Wallace enjoys the love and support of her parents, Darrel and Margaret Frain Wallace, and her brothers, Patrick and Peter; she plans to continue her volunteer work at the Laity Lodge Youth Camp in Leakey this summer before enrolling in college in fall 2025; and

WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this outstanding young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join her family and friends in recognizing her as she embarks on a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Kathleen Wallace on the occasion of her high school graduation and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

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

Gutierrez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate