81R27442 JGH-F
By: Bonnen H.R. No. 1834
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ryan Leigon of Lake Jackson has been named a
finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program; and
WHEREAS, This impressive honor is bestowed on only one
percent of the more than 1.5 million students who take the
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, and by
winning this recognition, Mr. Leigon has placed himself at the
forefront of academic excellence in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leigon will have already completed 74 hours of
college credit at Brazosport College by the time of his Brazosport
Area Home School graduation on May 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his studies, this notable 17-year-old
tutors math and physics at the college and has taken a leadership
role at Hope Fellowship Church of Lake Jackson, where he directs a
group of high school-age young men; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leigon is an active participant in his
community, taking part in the clean-up efforts in Surfside and
Galveston after Hurricane Ike; he also works at World In Need, a
Christian relief organization in Angleton that distributes
disaster aid around the world; and
WHEREAS, Accepted at Rice University with a National Merit
scholarship, Mr. Leigon will pursue studies in mathematics,
physics, and philosophy; and
WHEREAS, A source of great pride for his family and his
community, Ryan Leigon has demonstrated exceptional intelligence,
initiative, and maturity in pursuing his academic goals, and it is
indeed a pleasure to commend him for his achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ryan Leigon on his selection as a
finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program 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. Leigon as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.