1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 854 1-2 WHEREAS, After years of dedication, hard work, and 1-3 perseverance, Malia Knezek will graduate from East Central High 1-4 School in San Antonio as one of the five valedictorians in her 1-5 class, and the Texas Senate is proud to recognize her on achieving 1-6 this notable distinction; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The family and friends of this outstanding student 1-8 are justly proud of her impressive achievement; and 1-9 WHEREAS, An exemplary pupil, Malia established her goals 1-10 early and pursued them successfully; and 1-11 WHEREAS, East Central High School has never had five 1-12 valedictorians in the past, and the school is proud of its five 1-13 top achievers; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Since the sixth grade, the five girls have been 1-15 friends and competitors, and in addition to carrying full course 1-16 loads, they have participated in activities such as student council, 1-17 basketball, band, National Honor Society, science fair, debate, and 1-18 cross-country track; Malia now plans to attend Duke University; and 1-19 WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to recognize 1-20 the exceptional achievements of this remarkable young woman; now, 1-21 therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 75th Legislature, hereby congratulate and commend Malia Knezek on 2-1 earning the designation of valedictorian and extend best wishes to 2-2 her on her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-4 Malia Knezek as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-5 Madla 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on May 24, 1997. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate