H.R. No. 2088 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Brittany Taylor was honored for her achievements at the Reginald Keith Guillory Scholarship Luncheon on April 18, 2009; and WHEREAS, This gathering recognized 23 students who have distinguished themselves through their academic pursuits and civic involvement; the awards pay tribute to the memory of Reginald Keith Guillory, a student, musician, and member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Houston, whose tragic death in an automobile accident at the age of 18 prompted area residents to create a scholarship fund; and WHEREAS, Brittany Taylor is the daughter of Regina Miller; she is an 11th-grade student at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and a member of Freewill Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, This talented singer and performer has played leading roles on stage and earned first place in solo ensemble, and she served as president of the girls' chorus in middle school; she is presently a member of the Leadership Office and Training Corps and is looking forward to attending college; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan is an exemplary member of her community and a source of tremendous pride to her family and teachers, and she may indeed look with anticipation and optimism toward the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Brittany Taylor on being named a 2009 honoree at the Reginald Keith Guillory Scholarship Luncheon and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all of her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Taylor as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2088 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House