78S41593 JHS-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 310



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Catherine Lynn Treviño of Weslaco has earned a 
$20,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, 
joining a group of 50 national scholarship winners selected from 
among 80,000 applicants, and it is a pleasure to recognize this 
young Texan at this time; and
	WHEREAS, A senior at Weslaco High School, Ms. Treviño has 
demonstrated leadership and excellence throughout her academic 
career; she is ranked first in her graduating class and plans to 
study biomedical science at Texas A&M University and attend medical 
school, specializing in geriatrics; her long-term goals include 
establishing nursing homes in the Rio Grande Valley and advocating 
for the rights of our elderly citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Treviño has excelled in extracurricular 
activities as well as academics, most notably as president of the 
National Honor Society and as an award-winning, four-year member of 
her school's marching band and honors band; this talented teen also 
participates in speech and debate, and in 2002 she earned 
recognition as the Texas Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative 
Session's Best Debater; and
	WHEREAS, Well known for her commitment to civic and 
charitable initiatives, Ms. Treviño is active in her church and has 
devoted time and energy to numerous worthwhile organizations, 
including Toys for Tots, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald 
House, and the American Cancer Society; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Juan and Nora Treviño, 
Ms. Treviño has impressed all who know her with her dedication to 
achieving success in all aspects of her life, and it is most 
rewarding to join in honoring this extraordinary young Texan; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Catherine 
Lynn Treviño on receiving a $20,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola 
Scholars Foundation and extend to her best wishes for continued 
success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Treviño as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.