Bill Text: TX HR2009 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Jelani Kelley on his designation as a co-salutatorian of the Class of 2017 at Sharpstown International School in Houston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR2009 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2009-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2009

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jelani Kelley has been designated a co-salutatorian
of the Class of 2017 at Sharpstown International School in Houston,
and he indeed merits special recognition for this significant
accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only
intellect and aptitude but also four years of dedication to the
highest academic standards; in securing his place as one of the
three top-ranking students in his class, Mr. Kelley demonstrated a
thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and his
attainment of this coveted distinction is the crowning achievement
of a notable high school career; and
WHEREAS, In addition to excelling academically, Mr. Kelley
has participated in numerous extracurricular activities, including
the National Honor Society, jazz band, and wind ensemble, and he is
the recipient of a President's Award for Educational Excellence, an
AP Scholar with Distinction award, and a QuestBridge National
College Match Scholarship; after graduation, he plans to pursue a
degree in computer science at Duke University; and
WHEREAS, During his years at Sharpstown International
School, Jelani Kelley has earned the respect and admiration of his
teachers and classmates, and his exceptional scholastic ability and
commitment to excellence have opened the way to a bright and
promising future for this outstanding young Texan; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jelani Kelley on his designation as
a co-salutatorian of the Sharpstown International School Class of
2017 and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success as
he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Kelley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Wu
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2009 was adopted by the House on May 23,
2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House