TITLE: Honoring Kinlie Johnson for her service to the Athens community.

SUMMARY: Honoring Kinlie Johnson for her service to the Athens community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Cross Roads High School senior Kinlie Johnson of Athens has distinguished herself through her commitment to serving her community; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has been an active volunteer with the Special Olympics; in addition to providing information and lunches to athletes, she has served as a cheerleader and photographer for the event; moreover, she successfully petitioned the school district to provide participants with letter jackets, for which she is currently raising funds to purchase patches; and WHEREAS, Ms. Johnson has further benefited her fellow residents by collecting products for the local food bank and gifts for children in need during the holidays; she has also shared her time with a local low-cost medical clinic and helped to organize a book drive for youth in Africa; and WHEREAS, An accomplished honors student, Ms. Johnson has earned 55 hours of college credit while attending Cross Roads High School; she has served as president of the Beta Club, student council, and sophomore, junior, and senior classes, and participated in the Culture Club, golf, and the all-state volleyball and Phi Theta Kappa academic teams; and WHEREAS, Ms. Johnson has earned a number of accolades during her impressive high school career; the recipient of three consecutive Attitude and Effort Awards, she has been honored with Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Awards, the Wendy's High School Heisman Award, and the Joe Ferrell Sports Award, and she was named Sophomore and Junior of the Year; she has additionally been recognized for her skill with animals by the Henderson County Livestock Show, earning a grand champion award as well as prizes for showmanship; and WHEREAS, With great compassion, dedication, and initiative, Kinlie Johnson has made a positive difference in many lives, and she may indeed look with anticipation and optimism toward a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Kinlie Johnson for her service to the Athens community 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. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gooden Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1815 was adopted by the House on May 18, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House