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H.R. No. 596

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor the visiting members of the Capitol Scholars group for their award-winning entries in the Capitol

Scholars Essay Contest; and

WHEREAS, The Capitol Scholars group is composed of students from Memorial High School and Duchesne Academy in Houston who prepared essays exploring one of the following topics: private school vouchers, campaign finance reform, the top 10 percent rule, or the lack of a "life without parole" sentencing option for capital crimes in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Selected to receive this honor for their excellent essays as well as their involvement in extracurricular activities, students earned the opportunity to come to Austin and meet with a number of public officials, including Attorney General John Cornyn,

Lieutenant Governor Bill Ratliff, Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander, and Texas Supreme

Court Justice Greg Abbott; and

WHEREAS, During their visit, the students are broadening their knowledge of the Lone Star State's storied history and government by taking tours of the Capitol

Complex, Governor's Mansion, and State Cemetery; and

WHEREAS, This year's winners of the essay contest are William

Dearman, Jr., Irene Ngan, Stephanie Simpson, Vivi Thai, Christina Chao, James Edward Eng,

Ann-Kristen Evenson, and Justin Wagner; in addition, Joyce Miller and Barbara Finch are serving as the group's chaperones; and

WHEREAS, Through their interest in state government and participation in their community, the members of the scholars group have demonstrated

leadership and an understanding of the need for citizen involvement that is certain to serve this state well in the years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas

Legislature hereby recognize the Capitol Scholars group and honor these fine young people for a job well done; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of the Capitol Scholars group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Nixon

Woolley

_______________________________

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 596 was adopted by the House on March 26,

2001, by a non-record vote.

_______________________________

Chief Clerk of the House

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