By Wise H.R. No. 1056 76R16853(6) GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Christina Amanda De Leon has earned the distinction 1-2 of being the salutatorian at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North High 1-3 School, and for achieving this auspicious honor she is truly 1-4 deserving of special legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Earning the right to call oneself "salutatorian" 1-6 requires not only intellect and aptitude, but four years of 1-7 dedication to the highest academic standards; the salutatorian must 1-8 display a firm understanding of the entire curriculum, from math 1-9 and science to language arts to social studies, while demonstrating 1-10 an unwavering commitment to education; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The salutatorian serves as a role model and leads by 1-12 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, Ms. De Leon has earned the respect and admiration of 1-18 her friends and classmates at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North High 1-19 School, and as she embraces a future bright with promise it is most 1-20 fitting to pay tribute to her for this outstanding accomplishment; 1-21 now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby congratulate Christina Amanda De Leon on being 1-24 named the 1999 salutatorian at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North High 2-1 School and wish her well in all her future endeavors; and, be it 2-2 further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Ms. De Leon as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives.