TITLE: Congratulating Jailen Malcolm Palmer of Houston on his graduation from Jack Yates High School.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jailen Malcolm Palmer of Houston on his graduation from Jack Yates High School.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jailen Malcolm Palmer of Houston is reaching an important milestone in his life with his graduation from Jack Yates High School on May 15, 2011; and WHEREAS, Born a twin with his brother Tralen on October 20, 1993, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jailen Palmer moved to Houston with his family at the age of nine; he attended Longfellow Elementary School in the Houston Independent School District before continuing his education at Pershing Middle School; and WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer is a student in the Communications Magnet Program at his high school, where he has excelled in photography among other topics; admired for his skill behind the lens, he had a photograph selected for inclusion in the 16th Annual "Eye on Third Ward" exhibit at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts; and WHEREAS, A prominent member of the Yates student body, Mr. Palmer plays on the varsity football team and serves on the student council, and he was accepted as a student scholar for the Baylor College of Medicine Science Institute in 2010; and WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer is active in the greater community as well as a member of Norton Temple Church of God In Christ, and he participates in the youth department, the junior deacons, and the junior usher boards; and WHEREAS, After graduation, this accomplished young Texan will attend Louisiana State University to major in biology; his long-term goal is to attend medical school to become a neurologist; and WHEREAS, Having demonstrated maturity, determination, and ability in completing his high school studies, Jailen Palmer may reflect proudly on his many accomplishments as he prepares to embark on an exciting new chapter in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jailen Malcolm Palmer on his graduation from Jack Yates High School and extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Palmer as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1776 was adopted by the House on May 9, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House