85R32071 BPG-D By: Dutton H.R. No. 2304 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Graduation from college is one of life's momentous milestones, and Earlmond Hammond III celebrated that significant achievement as a member of the Class of 2017 at Prairie View A&M University; and WHEREAS, The son of Earlmond Hammond Jr. and Janette Hammond, Earlmond Hammond III completed his bachelor's degree in biology; he plans to attend Vet Tech Institute of Houston to become a licensed veterinary technician before going on to enroll in veterinary school; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hammond is a graduate of Lawrence E. Elkins High School in Missouri City, where he played football and was a member of FFA; an Eagle Scout, he is also an active congregant of New Faith Church, and he has served as a member of the Youth Usher Board, Youth Leadership Board, and Drama Ministry; and WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this outstanding young Texan, and he may indeed take pride in his accomplishments as he looks forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Earlmond Hammond III on his graduation from Prairie View A&M University and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hammond as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.