By Bosse H.R. No. 434 75R9676 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Andrea Sorensen of Pasadena is a bright and talented 1-2 young Texan, and her selection as an Empowering Teen Leader by the 1-3 Texas Agricultural Extension Service is truly a well deserved 1-4 honor; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A student at Sam Rayburn High School, Ms. Sorensen 1-6 is an active member of the Spanish Club and the soccer team, and 1-7 she has earned superior ratings for both her solo and ensemble 1-8 performances with the school choir; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Her dedication to her school work has earned her the 1-10 Academic Science Award, and by applying that same diligent work 1-11 ethic to her participation in the Junior ROTC program, she has 1-12 earned two promotions; she plans to pursue her interest in science 1-13 at the college level, and her career ambitions include work in the 1-14 veterinary, environmental science, or teaching professions; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Despite the demands of her school schedule, this 1-16 commendable young lady still finds time for work and community 1-17 service, and she considers herself fortunate to have a loving and 1-18 nurturing family from which to draw emotional support; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Ms. Sorensen has displayed exceptional maturity and 1-20 motivation in her pursuit of a variety of academic and career 1-21 goals, and she is indeed deserving of special legislative 1-22 recognition on the occasion of her most recent honor; now, 1-23 therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby congratulate Andrea Sorensen on her selection as 2-2 an Empowering Teen Leader and extend to her warmest best wishes for 2-3 continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Ms. Sorensen as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives.