84R17295 WG-D
By: White of Tyler H.R. No. 1569
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Andrew Harmon, a sophomore at Colmesneil High
School, was chosen to represent the Jasper-Newton Electric
Cooperative at the 2015 Government in Action Youth Tour in
Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative
sponsors two area high school students to attend the Government in
Action Youth Tour in our nation's capital; this prestigious honor
is determined by a committee of JNEC members, and winners are
recognized for their academic achievements as well as other
merit-based factors; and
WHEREAS, The son of Paul Harmon and Gina Harmon-Gray,
Mr. Harmon will be afforded the opportunity to enhance his
knowledge of electric cooperatives and rural electrification
issues over the course of the nine-day tour; moreover, this bright
young Texan will also meet with lawmakers to get a better
understanding of the workings of the federal government and visit
the multitude of historical sites and museums that D.C. has to
offer; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Harmon has distinguished himself through his
hard work and dedication both in and out of the classroom, and he
may indeed take great pride in his achievements; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Andrew Harmon on his selection as a
2015 Government in Action Youth Tour representative for the
Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Harmon as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.