H.R. No. 935
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Maria Alexandra Adams, a senior at Keller High
School, has greatly distinguished herself through her gifts as an
artist; and
WHEREAS, Although she was born without hands, Ms. Adams
learned to draw and paint using only her elbows, and her artistic
talent became clear when she was in elementary school; her painting
of a house was selected by the Hudson Foundation for display in
their offices for all to enjoy for a year; more recently, she
received the highest grade at the Texas Art Education Association
Visual Arts Scholastic Event for her picture of a chessboard with
two sides, one with traditional chess pieces and the other with
objects representing her childhood; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Adams was born near Penza in Russia and spent
her first seven years in an orphanage for children with
disabilities; with the assistance of Alexandra Goode of
International Guardian Angels Outreach, she was brought to the
United States for better medical care; she was adopted by the Adams
family and has since thrived as a Texan; and
WHEREAS, A good student, Ms. Adams has impressed her teachers
with her kindness, consideration, and sense of humor, as well as her
academic achievement; she is involved in the Astronomy Club and the
National Art Honor Society, and she plans to study art, math, and
science in college; in addition, she is active in her church youth
group and participates in biannual mission trips to Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Maria Adams has inspired innumerable people through
her artistic vision and determination to overcome challenges and
pursue her dreams, and she may indeed look forward to a future
bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Maria Alexandra Adams for her
accomplishments and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Adams as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Capriglione
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 935 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House