H.R. No. 2371 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, High school graduation is one of life's pivotal milestones, and Courtney Corinne Wood is participating in that joyful occasion with her graduation from Memorial High School in Houston on May 28, 2011; and WHEREAS, Although the members of the Class of 2011 will soon go their separate ways, the time that they have shared at Memorial High has created a lasting bond, and the knowledge and experiences that Ms. Wood has gained there will forever enrich her life; and WHEREAS, Earning her high school diploma has required hard work and dedication, and Ms. Wood can reflect with pride on the perseverance she has demonstrated in the pursuit of her goals; a member of the honor roll, the National Honor Society, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, she is also the recipient of the ACT Student Achievement Award and the English III AP Achievement Award; and WHEREAS, In addition, Ms. Wood has been a member of the Academy of Finance, the Business Professionals of America, West Houston Young Life, and Young Life Campaigners; she played for two years on the women's basketball team, and she was a member of the spirit club each of her four years; she has also given back to her community as a member of Yellowstone Academy, the Memorial Mustang Outreach Bunch, and the National Charity League; and WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this outstanding young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join her family and friends in recognizing her as she embarks on a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Courtney Corinne Wood on the occasion of her high school graduation and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Wood as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Woolley ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2371 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House