By Bosse                                               H.R. No. 434

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                                 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.