By:  Guillen                                                      H.R. No. 507



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas 
is pleased to recognize Manuel Z. Montes of Laredo, who was selected 
Youth of the Year by a panel appointed by the United States Border 
Patrol and KGNS TV; and
	WHEREAS, Manuel was selected Youth of the Year from among 
nine Youth of the Month winners; the title is given to outstanding 
young people for academic achievements, community involvement, and 
determination to succeed; and
	WHEREAS, A graduating senior at Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High 
School, Manuel is a straight-A student and president of the 
National Honor Society and Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica; he has 
been a member of his high school's academics teams for four years 
and has earned numerous awards in music, science, and mathematics; 
and
	WHEREAS, Manuel has been a vocalist with the Mariachi Azteca 
Group I and has played with the Mighty Toro Band all through high 
school; he is a member of his church youth group and a volunteer in 
the community, and his goal for the future is to become a 
pediatrician; and
	WHEREAS, It is indeed a pleasure for the Texas House of 
Representatives to recognize this fine young man for his 
contributions to his school and community and his outstanding 
scholarly accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th 
Legislature of the State of Texas, 3rd Called Session, hereby 
commend Manuel Z. Montes on his exceptional achievements and 
congratulate him on his selection as Youth of the Year; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for him as an expression of high regard by the Texas House 
of Representatives.