82R25907 JBA-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 1776
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jailen Malcolm Palmer of Houston is reaching an
important milestone in his life with his graduation from Jack Yates
High School on May 15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born a twin with his brother Tralen on
October 20, 1993, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jailen Palmer moved to
Houston with his family at the age of nine; he attended Longfellow
Elementary School in the Houston Independent School District before
continuing his education at Pershing Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer is a student in the Communications Magnet
Program at his high school, where he has excelled in photography
among other topics; admired for his skill behind the lens, he had a
photograph selected for inclusion in the 16th Annual "Eye on Third
Ward" exhibit at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts; and
WHEREAS, A prominent member of the Yates student body,
Mr. Palmer plays on the varsity football team and serves on the
student council, and he was accepted as a student scholar for the
Baylor College of Medicine Science Institute in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer is active in the greater community as
well as a member of Norton Temple Church of God In Christ, and he
participates in the youth department, the junior deacons, and the
junior usher boards; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, this accomplished young Texan
will attend Louisiana State University to major in biology; his
long-term goal is to attend medical school to become a neurologist;
and
WHEREAS, Having demonstrated maturity, determination, and
ability in completing his high school studies, Jailen Palmer may
reflect proudly on his many accomplishments as he prepares to
embark on an exciting new chapter in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jailen Malcolm Palmer on his
graduation from Jack Yates High School and extend to him sincere
best wishes for a successful future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Palmer as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.