By Wise H.R. No. 1369 77R17657 JKB-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Amanda Aguilar has earned the distinction of being 1-2 salutatorian at the Science Academy of South Texas, 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 "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. Aguilar has earned the respect and admiration of 1-18 her friends and classmates at the Science Academy of South Texas, 1-19 and as she embraces a future bright with promise it is most fitting 1-20 to pay tribute to her 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 Amanda Aguilar on being named the 1-24 2001 salutatorian at the Science Academy of South Texas and wish 2-1 her well in all her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for Ms. Aguilar as an expression of high regard by the 2-4 Texas House of Representatives.