SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1054
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Annyston H. Pennington, who has been named a 2013
United States Presidential Scholar in the Arts; and
WHEREAS, The United States Presidential Scholars Program
was established in 1964 by an executive order of President Lyndon
B. Johnson to recognize and honor some of the nation's most
distinguished graduating high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, Annyston is a student at Amarillo High School; to
receive this coveted award, she was required to go through a
rigorous process that included participation in the national
Young Arts program and the creation and submission of such
candidacy materials as essays, a self-assessment, secondary
school reports, and transcripts; and
WHEREAS, In receiving this prestigious honor, Annyston has
demonstrated the accomplishments that can be made when students
challenge themselves, set the highest standards, and commit
themselves to excellence; she is truly deserving of recognition
for her outstanding achievements and her dedication to her craft;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Annyston H. Pennington on her hard
work and determination and extend congratulations to her on being
named a 2013 United States Presidential Scholar in the Arts; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate