R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Mike Regalado has earned the distinction of being 1-2 the salutatorian at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School, and for 1-3 achieving this auspicious honor he is truly deserving of special 1-4 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, Mr. Regalado has earned the respect and admiration 1-18 of his friends and classmates at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School, 1-19 and as he embraces a future bright with promise, it is most fitting 1-20 to pay tribute to him for this outstanding accomplishment; now, 1-21 therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby congratulate Mike Regalado on being named the 1-24 1999 salutatorian at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School and wish him 2-1 well in all his future endeavors; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for Mr. Regalado as an expression of high regard by the 2-4 Texas House of Representatives. Wise _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1065 was adopted by the House on May 28, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House