H.R. No. 2682
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cevekia DeGrate and Heather Helton of the Midway
Independent School District distinguished themselves with their
medal-winning performance at the 18th annual Technology Olympics
held in Waco on February 26, 2015; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy event was cosponsored by Education
Service Center Region 12 and the Division for Blind Services of the
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services; and
WHEREAS, Competing in a variety of tasks, approximately 70
students from across the state gained valuable experience using
assistive technology, including electronic magnifiers, Braille
note-taking devices, monocular telescopes, and laptops with
special programs; the event also included a creative writing and
art component to encourage self-expression; and
WHEREAS, With their participation in this event, these
outstanding young Texans learned new ways to overcome obstacles and
acquired valuable skills, and they may take justifiable pride in
the dedication and perseverance they have demonstrated; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Cevekia DeGrate and Heather Helton
on winning medals at the 18th annual Technology Olympics and extend
to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Ms. DeGrate and Ms. Helton as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2682 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House