82R25905 JBA-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 1777
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tralen Markuss 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, Tralen Palmer was born a twin with his brother
Jailen on October 20, 1993, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and 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 chosen 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 was elected senior class vice president and 2010-2011
Homecoming Prince, and he also serves on the student council and
plays on the varsity football team; in addition, he is a student
scholar for the Baylor College of Medicine Science Institute and
was selected to attend the National Geographic Student Summit in
Washington, D.C., in summer 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 Southern University and A&M College to major in
biology; his long-term plans include medical school and a career as
a cardiologist; and
WHEREAS, Having demonstrated maturity, determination, and
ability in completing his high school studies, Tralen Palmer may
reflect with pride on all he has accomplished 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 Tralen Markuss 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.