H.R. No. 1827
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mariah L. Willis is celebrating a significant
milestone in her life on May 9, 2009, when she graduates from West
Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in communication
disorders; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Odessa High School, where she played
varsity basketball for four years, Ms. Willis has also
distinguished herself as a member of the West Texas A&M Lady Buffs
basketball team; moreover, she has participated in the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes, the Sign Language Club, and the Black
Women's Association, and she has served as a representative of the
Student Athletic Association; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable young woman has been recognized as a
Community Star, and she is the recipient of three athletic scholar
academic awards; and
WHEREAS, A source of pride to her family, Mariah Willis may
indeed reflect on her academic career with a sense of
accomplishment and look forward to a future bright with promise;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mariah L. Willis on her graduation
from West Texas A&M University and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Willis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1827 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House