H.R. No. 1268 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ryan Andrew Kemnitz graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy as a second lieutenant with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering on May 28, 2008; and WHEREAS, The son of proud parents Dirk and Sharon Kemnitz, Ryan Kemnitz attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory High School in Houston, where he was a member of the varsity water polo team; during his high school career, his athletic prowess was rewarded with recognition as an all-district water polo player in 2003 and his academic achievements earned him membership in the National Honor Society; and WHEREAS, He was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2004, and he continued to play water polo for the academy's team while studying for his undergraduate degree; and WHEREAS, The accomplishments of Ryan Kemnitz distinguish this outstanding young Texan as an individual of great promise, and it is a pleasure to honor him as he prepares to embark on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Second Lieutenant Ryan Andrew Kemnitz on his graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy and extend to him sincere best wishes for a bright and rewarding future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Second Lieutenant Kemnitz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bohac ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1268 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House