TITLE: Congratulating Jared Quincy Davis of Denton on winning a 2013 National Achievement Scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jared Quincy Davis of Denton on winning a 2013 National Achievement Scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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WHEREAS, Jared Quincy Davis of Denton has deservedly been named a recipient of a 2013 National Achievement Scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1964, the National Achievement Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding African American high school students for their performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test; this year, more than 160,000 students from around the country entered the program and only 800 students were chosen to receive the $2,500 Achievement Scholarships; and WHEREAS, One of those select few is Mr. Davis, who is a student at Denton High School; after graduation, he plans on attending college to ultimately pursue a degree in law; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan has worked toward his goals with great diligence and determination, and he may indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jared Quincy Davis on his receipt of a 2013 National Achievement Scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Fallon Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3074 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House