87R23247 CJM-D
By: Jetton H.R. No. 1007
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jakob Jones has been named salutatorian of the Class
of 2021 at Fort Bend Christian Academy in Sugar Land, and he indeed
merits special recognition for receiving this significant honor;
and
WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only
intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the
highest academic standards; in securing his place as one of the two
top-ranking students in his class, Mr. Jones demonstrated a
thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and his
attainment of this coveted distinction is the crowning achievement
of a notable high school career; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jason Jones and Karen Marques, Mr. Jones
has received various accolades over the years, including a National
Merit Commended Student award, academic honors from the College
Board National Recognition Program, and selection as the junior
escort for the school's 2020 graduation; this well-rounded student
has also participated in cross-country, track, baseball, and
football, was a member of the Thespian Society and the Computer
Club, and placed first in the 2018 Eric "Malz" Malzkuhn ASL
Literature Competition; active in his community, he started a food
drive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he has volunteered as a
Sunday school teacher and usher at Sugar Creek Baptist Church and
taken part in service opportunities in Puerto Rico, the Dominican
Republic, and Jamaica; following his graduation, he plans to study
engineering at Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, During his years at Fort Bend Christian Academy,
Jakob Jones has earned the respect and admiration of both his
teachers and classmates, and his exceptional scholastic ability and
commitment to excellence have opened the way to a bright and
promising future for this outstanding young Texan; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jakob Jones on graduating as
salutatorian of the Fort Bend Christian Academy Class of 2021 and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success as he begins
the next exciting chapter of his life; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.