By Wise                                               H.R. No. 1059
         76R16853(9) GMW-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Cathryn R. Steele has earned the distinction of
 1-2     being the salutatorian at Med High School, and for achieving this
 1-3     auspicious honor she is truly deserving of special legislative
 1-4     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. Steele has earned the respect and admiration of
1-18     her friends and classmates at Med High School, and as she embraces
1-19     a future bright with promise it is most fitting to pay tribute to
1-20     her for this outstanding accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby congratulate Cathryn R. Steele on being named
1-23     the 1999 salutatorian at Med High School and wish her well in all
1-24     her future endeavors; and, be it further
 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-2     prepared for Ms. Steele as an expression of high regard by the
 2-3     Texas House of Representatives.