H.R. No. 1868
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Clarissa Heard has benefited the young people of the
Fort Bend Independent School District as the coordinator of the
Volunteers in Public Schools program at Hightower High School; and
WHEREAS, VIPS coordinators serve as liaisons between
schools, parents, and the community; determining the needs of the
campus they serve, these dedicated men and women recruit, train,
and place volunteers while helping to oversee the program and to
recognize its members; and
WHEREAS, Contributing to the vitality of each school, VIPS
participants mentor students and work alongside faculty and staff
to support a variety of vital initiatives, including fund-raisers,
athletic events, and extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most valuable
resource, and by giving generously of her time and talents, Ms.
Heard has positively affected the youth of Fort Bend ISD and
invested in the future of her community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Clarissa Heard for her service as a
Volunteers in Public Schools coordinator and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Heard as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1868 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House