H.R. No. 538 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jada Daniels of Ball High School was named the local first place winner of the 2022-2023 Optimist International Essay Contest by the Optimist Club of Galveston Noon; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by Optimist International, the annual essay contest offers an opportunity for students to form their own views surrounding a central idea and to hone their writing skills; this year, contestants were required to submit a 700 to 800-word essay on the topic "Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings Out the Optimism in You?" to their local Optimist Club; and WHEREAS, Ms. Daniels' essay was chosen out of 41 citywide entries by the Optimist Club of Galveston Noon, and as a first-place winner at the club level, her essay will advance to the district contest to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship; in addition, the Optimist Club of Galveston Noon will recognize her at a luncheon in March 2023; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan is a source of great pride to her family and her school, and she may indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jada Daniels on winning first place in the local Optimist International Essay Contest and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Daniels as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leo-Wilson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 538 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House