TITLE: Congratulating Hunter Tallon of Saint Jo High School on winning the Best Use of Research award in the Friends of the Governor's Mansion It's Your History Contest.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Hunter Tallon of Saint Jo High School on winning the Best Use of Research award in the Friends of the Governor's Mansion It's Your History Contest.

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WHEREAS, Saint Jo High School student Hunter Tallon won the Best Use of Research award for her entry in the 2013 It's Your History Contest, sponsored by the Friends of the Governor's Mansion, and for her achievement, she has been invited to meet Governor Perry and to tour the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion; and WHEREAS, Open to high school students throughout the state, the contest encourages participants to learn more about Texas heritage by researching a topic of local history and creating a dynamic presentation on their findings; and WHEREAS, Ms. Tallon chose to investigate the Saint Jo Masonic Lodge, which she discovered was chartered in December 1878; in addition to becoming knowledgeable about the group and its mission, she found out that members began meeting in their current building in 1953, after their original one was destroyed by a fire; this is Ms. Tallon's second year to earn recognition for her submission to the It's Your History Contest, as she and a fellow student won best overall-group in 2012 for their presentation on Harley Sewell; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has further distinguished herself through her involvement in extracurricular activities; a member of the varsity track and cheerleading teams, she also plays varsity volleyball, basketball, and golf; moreover, she is on the yearbook staff and serves as vice president of the school's Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America club; in her spare time, she volunteers at the Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center; and WHEREAS, Hunter Tallon has demonstrated enthusiasm and creativity while honing a range of skills, and she is a source of pride to her school and her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Hunter Tallon on winning the Best Use of Research award for her entry in the Friends of the Governor's Mansion It's Your History 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. Tallon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1249 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House