H.R. No. 2552 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Tayler Lanise Haggerty celebrated a significant milestone in her life on May 14, 2011, when she graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in political science; and WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on June 2, 1990, Ms. Haggerty is the daughter of Betty Wafer and Michael Haggerty; a precocious child, she was blessed with an excellent memory and a gift for public speaking, which she exhibited when she began reciting poetry in public at the age of four; she performed across the state and impressed audiences with her talent and poise, as well as her ability to memorize difficult material at such a young age; and WHEREAS, Known for her curiosity and competitive spirit, Ms. Haggerty possesses a drive to excel in all of her endeavors; her success has been undergirded, as well, by a strong work ethic and an appreciation for the value of an education, both of which her parents instilled while she was quite young; focused on her future, she took college courses throughout high school, which enabled her to graduate from Sam Houston State University in three and a half years; even though she often worked two jobs during college to help pay her expenses, she still managed to maintain high grades; today, as she looks ahead, she is already making plans to attend law school, as she has long dreamed of becoming an attorney; and WHEREAS, Tayler Haggerty has demonstrated outstanding intellectual ability and an unwavering perseverance in the pursuit of her goals, and she can reflect with pride on her many accomplishments as she prepares to embark on an exciting new chapter in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Tayler Lanise Haggerty on her graduation from Sam Houston State University 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. Haggerty as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2552 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House