82R27479 MGR-D
By: Raymond H.R. No. 1981
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Destiny Dawn Bailey of John B. Alexander High School
in Laredo has been named Youth of the Year by the United States
Border Patrol; and
WHEREAS, With outstanding grades placing her second in her
class of more than 560 students, Destiny Bailey is a leader among
her peers, serving as the president of her class for the past three
years; an active participant in extracurricular endeavors, she has
been a part of her school's Interact and President's Clubs, the
National Honor Society, the Health Occupations Students of America
organization, and University Interscholastic League competitions
in journalism and science; and
WHEREAS, A talented athlete as well, Ms. Bailey ran
cross-country and track and field, qualifying for the regional
competitions in her sophomore and junior years and also serving as
team treasurer; she has learned additional valuable skills through
her work at an Italian restaurant and a tutoring center; and
WHEREAS, This notable young Texan has volunteered at the
Doctors Hospital of Laredo, the South Texas Food Bank, and as a
tutor, and she has given motivational speeches at elementary
schools and with the Girl Scouts of Laredo; she has also donated
many hours as a coach with the National Hispanic Institute, having
previously been a nationals qualifier in the institute's annual
debate competition; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bailey was chosen as Miss Laredo Teen in 2010;
she will attend Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, in
the fall, and plans to major in neuroscience; and
WHEREAS, In all of her endeavors, Ms. Bailey enjoys the love
and support of her family, including her parents, Harlan E. Bailey
and Laura Bailey, who have always worked hard to provide her with
many opportunities, and her siblings, Megan, Naomi, Tiffany, Hope,
and Cash; and
WHEREAS, Destiny Bailey can reflect with pride on her
academic record, extracurricular achievements, and contributions
to her community, and she may indeed look with anticipation toward a
promising future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Destiny Dawn Bailey on her
selection as the 2011 Youth of the Year by the United States Border
Patrol and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Bailey as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.