H.R. No. 1081 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Saraeli M. Gonzales for her many achievements and congratulate her 1-3 on the occasion of her high school graduation and her receipt of 1-4 the International Bank of Commerce's "We Do More" award; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A student at McAllen High School, Ms. Gonzales has 1-6 distinguished herself through her outstanding academic abilities 1-7 and was a member of her school's accounting team in University 1-8 Interscholastic League competition; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Her other extracurricular activities include working 1-10 as a reporter for KMAC Broadcasting and serving as a member of the 1-11 student council and the National Broadcasting Society; a talented 1-12 sportswoman as well, she has competed on the school's varsity golf 1-13 team; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Highly regarded by her peers, Ms. Gonzales 1-15 graciously served on the senior committee, and she has worked for 1-16 the benefit of her fellow students as a member of the school's 1-17 "Help One Student to Succeed" program; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Her outstanding accomplishments have earned her 1-19 well-deserved acclaim, and she was inducted into McAllen High 1-20 School's Senior Hall of Fame; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the McAllen community, 1-22 Ms. Gonzales has generously given of her time, talents, and 1-23 energies to volunteer with a number of worthy causes, including 1-24 American Pride: Kids Against Drugs, the Horizon Youth Service 2-1 Center, and the Junior Service League; in addition, this admirable 2-2 young woman served food to the needy during the week of 2-3 Thanksgiving; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A warm and compassionate individual, she has drawn 2-5 upon her experiences in overcoming a series of physical challenges 2-6 to work for the benefit of others; she has volunteered as a 2-7 counselor-in-training, and she intends to pursue her interest in 2-8 the field of psychology by earning a doctorate and opening her own 2-9 clinic; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Throughout her lifetime, Ms. Gonzales' unsinkable 2-11 spirit and courage have challenged her to always "do more," and it 2-12 gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to honor her for 2-13 her remarkable achievements; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby congratulate Saraeli M. Gonzales on the occasion 2-16 of her graduation from McAllen High School and her receipt of the 2-17 "We Do More" award and extend to her warmest best wishes for 2-18 continued success and happiness in all her future endeavors; and, 2-19 be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-21 prepared for Ms. Gonzales as an expression of high regard by the 2-22 Texas House of Representatives.