81R29392 JKB-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 2121
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Arthur A. Davis III was honored for his 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, Arthur Davis attends Pearland Junior High School,
where he is in the eighth grade; his extracurricular activities
include playing the saxophone and running track, a sport he pursues
as a member of both his school team and the Texas Storm Track Club;
Mr. Davis has previously been recognized by the Texas Storm Track
Club and also by the Houston Youth Program for Enrichment; he
attends Crossroads Community Church and is the son of Arthur and
Bernadette Davis, who take great pride in his many achievements;
and
WHEREAS, This fine young Texan is an exemplary member of his
community and a source of tremendous pride to his family and
teachers, and he 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 Arthur A. Davis III on being named
a 2009 honoree at the Reginald Keith Guillory Scholarship Luncheon
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all
of his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.