82R22695 MGR-D By: Callegari H.R. No. 1644 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Emory Camille Callegari of Dripping Springs is celebrating a significant milestone in her life in May 2011 as she graduates from St. Michael's Catholic Academy; and WHEREAS, Emory Callegari's studies have included advanced placement courses in environmental science, statistics, and psychology; an active participant in extracurricular endeavors, she has been a peer leader for the past three years, helping to organize events and functions, and has been a part of her school's art, Spanish, Model United Nations, and Junior State of America clubs; moreover, she served as vice president and was elected president of the student body; and WHEREAS, A talented athlete as well, Ms. Callegari has been a competitive cheerleader throughout her high school career and has also distinguished herself in lacrosse, track, and cross country; she participated in the state final with her lacrosse team and placed in district and state meets as a hurdler; and WHEREAS, Ms. Callegari has learned valuable skills through her work as a camp counselor, babysitter, nanny, and secretary for an engineering firm; in addition, she has served as a page for the Texas House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, This notable young Texan has shared her time and energy to support those less fortunate in her area; she has volunteered with the Service Crusaders at her school, with Mobile Loaves and Fishes, and at local hospitals including Dell Children's Hospital in Austin, where she donated blankets for patients through an initiative she helped to establish; and WHEREAS, Emory Callegari can reflect with pride on her academic record, athletic achievements, and contributions to her community, and she may indeed look with anticipation toward a bright and promising future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Emory Camille Callegari on her graduation from St. Michael's Catholic Academy and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success as she begins the next exciting chapter of her life; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Callegari as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.