78R18443 JH-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 1646



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Marco Antonio Jilpas of Pharr has earned the 
distinction of being salutatorian at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High 
School, and for achieving this auspicious honor he is truly 
deserving of special legislative recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Earning the right to call oneself "salutatorian" 
requires not only intellect and aptitude, but four years of 
dedication to the highest academic standards; the salutatorian must 
display a firm understanding of the entire curriculum, from math 
and science to language arts to social studies, while demonstrating 
an unwavering commitment to education; and
	WHEREAS, The salutatorian serves as a role model and leads by 
example, combining a steadfast vision of excellence with a 
tenacious enthusiasm; the competition for this coveted honor is 
often fierce, although the spirit of the rivalry remains rooted in a 
tradition of goodwill and the rewards of the countless hours of 
study and preparation are myriad; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jilpas has earned the respect and admiration of 
his friends and classmates at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School, and 
as he embraces a future bright with promise it is most fitting to 
pay tribute to him for this outstanding accomplishment; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Marco Antonio Jilpas on being named 
the 2003 salutatorian at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School and wish 
him well in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Jilpas as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.