By Wise                                               H.R. No. 1364
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Stefan N. Allan has earned the distinction of being
 1-2     valedictorian at the Science Academy of South Texas, 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 "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, Mr. Allan has earned the respect and admiration of
1-18     his friends and classmates at the Science Academy of South Texas,
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 77th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby congratulate Stefan N. Allan on being named the
1-24     2001 valedictorian at the Science Academy of South Texas and wish
 2-1     him 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. Allan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 2-4     House of Representatives.