H.R. No. 1278 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Troy Thienpont, a student at Jefferson Middle School in Helotes, has been selected to take part in the 2009 Lone Star Leadership Academy of the Education in Action program in Houston and Galveston; and WHEREAS, Education in Action helps young Texans to become informed and engaged members of their communities, and every summer the organization sponsors the Lone Star Leadership Academy; the program develops the leadership skills of exceptional students in grades five through eight while also conducting field trips to a number of notable sites in the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, The son of Ronnie and Alisa Thienpont, Troy earned admittance into the Lone Star Leadership Academy through his outstanding academic record, demonstrated leadership ability, and community involvement; his participation in the academy represents a new level of achievement by this outstanding young Texan; and WHEREAS, Troy Thienpont's hard work and commitment to excellence are certain to open the way to many opportunities for him in the future, and he may indeed take great pride in his admission to this prestigious program; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Troy Thienpont on his acceptance to the 2009 Lone Star Leadership Academy and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Thienpont as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leibowitz ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1278 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House