By Wise                                               H.R. No. 1041

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On May 29, 1997, Weslaco High School Valedictorian

 1-2     Leandro Lopez will address his classmates at the school's 1997

 1-3     commencement ceremony, and this occasion is truly deserving of

 1-4     special legislative recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Earning the right to call oneself "valedictorian"

 1-6     requires not only intellect and aptitude, but four years of

 1-7     dedication to the highest academic standards; the valedictorian

 1-8     must display a firm understanding of the entire curriculum, from

 1-9     math and science to language arts to social studies, while

1-10     demonstrating an unwavering commitment to education; and

1-11           WHEREAS, The valedictorian serves as a role model and leads

1-12     by example, combining a steadfast vision of excellence with a

1-13     tenacious enthusiasm; the competition for this coveted honor is

1-14     often fierce, although the spirit of the rivalry remains rooted in

1-15     a tradition of goodwill and the rewards of the countless hours of

1-16     study and preparation are myriad; and

1-17           WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez has earned the respect and admiration of

1-18     his friends and classmates at Weslaco High School, and as he

1-19     presents his hopes for the future in his valedictory address, he

1-20     will no doubt inspire his fellow graduates to recognize and

1-21     appreciate the many possibilities available to them as they begin

1-22     this exciting new chapter in their lives; now, therefore, be it

1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-24     Legislature hereby congratulate Leandro Lopez on being named

 2-1     Weslaco High School's 1997 valedictorian and wish him well in all

 2-2     his future endeavors; and, be it further

 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-4     prepared for Mr. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas

 2-5     House of Representatives.