R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Megan Lee Gonzalez has earned the distinction of 1-2 being the valedictorian at Harlingen South High School, and for 1-3 achieving this auspicious honor, she is truly deserving of special 1-4 legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Earning the right to call oneself "valedictorian" 1-6 requires not only intellect and aptitude, but four years of 1-7 dedication to the highest academic standards; the valedictorian 1-8 must display a firm understanding of the entire curriculum, from 1-9 math and science to language arts to social studies, while 1-10 demonstrating an unwavering commitment to education; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The valedictorian serves as a role model and leads 1-12 by 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. Gonzalez has earned the respect and admiration 1-18 of her friends and classmates at Harlingen South High School, and 1-19 her example will no doubt inspire her fellow graduates to recognize 1-20 and appreciate the many possibilities available to them as they 1-21 begin this exciting new chapter in their lives; now, therefore, be 1-22 it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Megan Lee Gonzalez on being named 2-1 Harlingen South High School's 1999 valedictorian and commend her 2-2 dedication to academic excellence; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Ms. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives. Flores _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1337 was adopted by the House on May 31, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House