88R30304 BPG-D By: Leo-Wilson H.R. No. 1773 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Lauren Harpe of Mont Belvieu has won many fans through her appearance on the popular reality TV program Survivor; and WHEREAS, A long-running series, Survivor is now in its 44th season, which began on March 1, 2023, with a cast of 18 competitors for the title of "Sole Survivor"; and WHEREAS, Ms. Harpe made it through numerous challenges to become one of just seven remaining players vying to win the $1 million grand prize; moreover, she reached that point in the season as one of only two contestants to have never received a vote against them at one of the show's Tribal Councils; and WHEREAS, Originally from Port Arthur, Ms. Harpe is the mother of two young sons, Christopher and Braxton; she interrupted her education when her children were born, but through perseverance, she completed a master's degree; today, she teaches fourth grade in the Barbers Hill Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Back home in Texas, many colleagues, students, friends, and family members are rooting for Lauren Harpe in this high-profile competition, and she may indeed take pride in her success thus far; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lauren Harpe on her participation in Season 44 of television's Survivor 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. Harpe as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.