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

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        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.

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       2-12                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-14                                           Member, Texas Senate