81R30011 JGH-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 1744
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than a year, the talented young orator
Dalton Sherman has been inspiring and thrilling audiences
throughout Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Now finishing the fifth grade at Charles Rice
Learning Center, where he is an "A" student, a basketball player,
and a blue belt in karate, Dalton won his initial oratory
competition when he was in the first grade; his victory at another
contest in January 2008 has put him in demand for appearances at
schools and churches all across the city; among his memorable
engagements was the time he performed an opening speech for an
appearance by poet Maya Angelou; and
WHEREAS, At the start of the 2008-2009 school year, Dalton
addressed some 17,000 teachers of the Dallas Independent School
District at the American Airlines Center; he prepared for the
speech with assistance from his mother, fifth-grade teacher Donna
Sherman, and his oratory coach, fourth-grade teacher Irene Redmond;
and
WHEREAS, Speaking before his biggest audience to date, Dalton
moved the audience of educators to cheers and tears as he inspired
them to dedicate themselves to the children under their care; since
that time, the YouTube video of his speech has been viewed nearly
half a million times, and he was invited to perform the opening
address of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day celebration at the House
of Blues in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Dalton Sherman's energy, enthusiasm, and commitment
to excellence have already inspired countless people, and he may
indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dalton Sherman for his extraordinary
oratorical skill and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dalton Sherman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.