SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to recognize Trevon
Jones for his exceptional achievements at The University of Texas
at Austin and his commitment to the field of education; and
WHEREAS, A former Paschal High School student, Trevon
Jones graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in May of
2013 with a double major in mathematics and government and a
minor in education; and
WHEREAS, He was a participant in the university's UTeach
program and was chosen to represent the program on NBC's
"Education Nation Teacher Town Hall" last fall; and
WHEREAS, While at the university, he taught and tutored
younger students, earned a seat at a science and technology
roundtable at the White House, and received the first UTeach
Outreach Leadership Award; and
WHEREAS, He has set his sights on a teaching career and
will soon be starting classes at Texas Christian University and
working toward a master's degree in business administration and a
doctorate in education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to Trevon
Jones for his exemplary achievements as a student at The
University of Texas at Austin and his dedication to the field of
education; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in his
honor and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 21, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate