82R11456 JNC-D By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 650 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Colby Edward Jamieson Pitts has been named a recipient of a Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship for Legislative District 111; and WHEREAS, A senior at Duncanville High School, Mr. Pitts has excelled academically, ranking in the top half of his class and earning placement in pre-AP courses; he has also showcased his many talents as a member of the marching and symphonic bands, theater group, show choir, and a cappella choir; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating leadership outside of school as well, Mr. Pitts has volunteered at South Dallas Youth Club and served in the children and youth choir ministries at Concord Church; he has also benefited the congregation through his work with Make a Difference Day and the Summer Day Camp program as well as through his participation in a number of mission trips; and WHEREAS, Colby Pitts has earned the respect and admiration of his teachers and classmates, and his commitment to excellence and determination to succeed have surely opened the way to limitless opportunities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Colby Edward Jamieson Pitts on his receipt of a Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship for Legislative District 111 and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Pitts as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.