H.R. No. 2900 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America at Silsbee High School distinguished themselves with their performance at the State Leadership Conference, held in Corpus Christi April 9-11, 2015; and WHEREAS, The Silsbee students were led by Clayton Talley, who placed first in the Teach and Train STAR category to secure a trip to the FCCLA National Meeting in Washington, D.C.; also competing for Silsbee at the event were Kaitlyn Guidry, who placed fourth in the National Programs in Action event, Kara Russ, who placed fourth in the Early Childhood category, and Emily Humphrey and Jerry Paine, who placed sixth in the Life Event Planning contest; in addition, Brooke Harvey won a $1,000 scholarship, and Kendall Stone was elected FCCLA state president; assisting with various aspects of the conference were Brooke Harvey, Kennedi Gilder, Ali Day, and Carli Cooper; these talented young Texans have received essential guidance throughout the year from sponsors Diane Parks and Donna Shannon, who was recognized with a mentor teacher award; and WHEREAS, With their efforts at the State Leadership Conference, these Silsbee FCCLA members proudly represented their school, and the dedication they have demonstrated is sure to serve them well in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Silsbee FCCLA participants in the State Leadership Conference on their efforts and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Silsbee FCCLA as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2900 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House