78R17606 JH-D

By:  Noriega                                                      H.R. No. 1512



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Throughout high school, Rosalba Y. Castillo has 
shown initiative, leadership, and a determination to succeed, and 
her graduation from Milby High School in Houston provides a fitting 
opportunity to honor this exceptional young woman; and
	WHEREAS, With an outstanding grade point average and a 
history of academic achievement, this outstanding Texan has been an 
exemplary role model for her peers; selected as the Student of the 
Month for February 2001, she has participated in the Mars 
Settlement Design Competition and the 2002 Texas High School 
Aerospace Scholars Program, and she placed first in the categories 
of physics and chemistry at the district competition of the Texas 
Alliance for Minorities in Engineering, Inc.; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Ms. Castillo has also been a member 
and officer in a number of organizations, including the National 
Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and Math Honor Society, which 
she served as president; in addition, she has  served as the 
editor-in-chief for East End Stories, has been active in the 
school's Salsa/Merengue club, and has provided more than 90 hours 
of  tutoring lessons to her fellow students over the last two years; 
and
	WHEREAS, With the help of a scholarship from Rhodia, Inc., 
she plans to attend the University of Houston in the fall and study 
mechanical engineering; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of Rosa A. Castillo, Ms. Castillo is an 
impressive young woman who has demonstrated exemplary commitment in 
attaining her diploma; her dedication, enthusiasm, and 
perseverance typify the finest qualities of this nation's young 
people, and she is most deserving of special recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Rosalba Y. Castillo on her 
graduation from Milby High School and extend to her sincere best 
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Castillo as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.