H.R. No. 1599


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Erin Yu is the only North Texas student and only one of seven in the state to have made a perfect score on the newly expanded SAT college entrance exam; and WHEREAS, A junior at Plano Senior High School, Ms. Yu is among an elite 107 students nationwide to achieve this remarkable score; she is in advanced placement classes and participated in study programs at a college preparatory company where she is a part-time employee; and WHEREAS, No stranger to academic perfection, the 17-year-old also earned a perfect score on the old SAT in 2003; with a grade point average of 4.3, she is ranked first out of 1,245 students, plays the flute in the marching band, is a member of the National Honor Society, and volunteers her time with disabled children; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Hua Ping Yu and Jianwei Yang, who take much pride in her accomplishments, this outstanding young woman is an inspiring role model for her 11-year-old brother, Joe, and for all Texans; she is considering studying humanities, business, or law when she attends college; and WHEREAS, Erin Yu has demonstrated exemplary maturity and determination in her pursuit of her goals, and she is most deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Erin Yu on earning a perfect score on the SAT and extend to her sincere best wishes for success and fulfillment in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Yu as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. McCall ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1599 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House