H.R. No. 385
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jaqueline Howell of Veterans Memorial High School in
Mission has distinguished herself as a talented athlete,
well-rounded student, and valued member of her community; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Howell has served as captain of the Veterans
Memorial volleyball and girls' basketball teams, helping to lead
the volleyball squad to four undefeated district championships and
the basketball team to three bi-district championships; in
recognition of her fine play in volleyball, she has received three
Most Valuable Player of the Year awards, and she was named to the
2018 Texas Sports Writers Association All-State first volleyball
team and the Rio Grande Valley All-Area first volleyball team;
moreover, she was twice awarded the Most Valuable Defensive Player
of the Year title for her contributions on the basketball court; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her athletic accomplishments,
Ms. Howell has been crowned her school's 2018-2019 homecoming
queen; she has also excelled academically, earning a place in the
top seven percent of her class and serving as a National Honor
Society officer; active in her community, she has participated in
toy, coat, and food drives at her school, mentored elementary
students, and volunteered as a coach with the Boys and Girls Club
and the Patriot team of the Texas Little Spikers Volleyball League;
and
WHEREAS, By demonstrating determination and perseverance in
the pursuit of her goals, Jaqueline Howell has built a strong
foundation for success, and she may take justifiable pride in her
achievements as she looks forward to the challenges and
opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Jaqueline Howell for her athletic and
academic accomplishments at Veterans Memorial High School and
extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Howell as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Muñoz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 385 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House