By Wise H.R. No. 1358 77R17560 JKB-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Marco A. Ramirez has earned the distinction of being 1-2 salutatorian at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School, and for achieving 1-3 this auspicious honor he 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, Mr. Ramirez has earned the respect and admiration of 1-18 his friends and classmates at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School, and 1-19 as he embraces a future bright with promise it is most fitting to 1-20 pay tribute to him for this outstanding accomplishment; now, 1-21 therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby congratulate Marco A. Ramirez on being named the 1-24 2001 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. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the 2-4 Texas House of Representatives.