SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 840
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Daniel Vaughn on the occasion of his graduation from
the Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law;
and
WHEREAS, Daniel Vaughn accomplished this signal achievement
in the face of hardship and adversity; during his undergraduate
years, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and the tumor and the
subsequent operations to remove it cost him his eyesight; and
WHEREAS, Despite facing rejection from numerous law
schools that declined to take a chance on him, Mr. Vaughn
persevered, and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law opened its
doors to him; he excelled in his courses, yet the tumor recurred
when he was just 14 credit hours short of completing his degree;
after a leave of absence and after brain surgery in the fall of
2016, he returned to law school to complete his studies; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his time in law school, he received the
support and assistance of his girlfriend, Jenny Moss, and of his
mother, Terry Vaughn, who attended every class alongside him;
Daniel succeeded in graduating in the top 10 percent of his
class, and after he passes the bar, he intends to become a probate
lawyer; and
WHEREAS, A high achiever, Daniel Vaughn establishes and
pursues his goals with courage, strength, and a profound
commitment to overcome adversity; his notable accomplishments in
law school bear witness to his dedication and outstanding
abilities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Daniel Vaughn on his hard work and
tenacity in the face of hardship and extend congratulations to
him on his graduation from the Texas Southern University Thurgood
Marshall School of Law; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate