SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 755 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Hallel Stephens of Hutto on the occasion of her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf; and WHEREAS, Hallel's graduation is the culmination of diligent study in a curriculum designed to challenge her and broaden her knowledge; she is celebrating this milestone in commencement exercises on May 30, 2019; and WHEREAS, Hallel can take pride in having earned her diploma from the Texas School for the Deaf; the school is respected in academic circles in Texas, as well as nationally, for its quality of instruction and dedication to excellence in teaching; and WHEREAS, A talented and hardworking student, Hallel has been active in the Black Deaf Student Union, and she served as a manager for the cross-country team and the basketball team; she also worked after school at the Deaf Smith Center, and she looks forward to pursuing a career in the culinary arts; and WHEREAS, Hallel can face the future with confidence that her proven abilities, learning skills, and acquired knowledge will hold her in good stead for whatever vocation she chooses; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby congratulate Hallel Stephens on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Schwertner ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate