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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, James Mercado of Trinity High School has been named |
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a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship |
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Program honors less than one percent of all high school seniors each |
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year, based on their scores on the Preliminary Scholastic |
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Assessment Test; the designation represents an opportunity for |
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young men and women to compete for scholarship awards and win entry |
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into some of the nation's best schools; and |
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WHEREAS, One of only four students at Trinity High School to |
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be chosen as a National Merit Scholar finalist this year, James |
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Mercado has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and a |
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commendable work ethic that will undoubtedly benefit him in the |
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future; and |
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WHEREAS, This scholastic achievement places Mr. Mercado at |
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the forefront of academic excellence in the nation, and it is indeed |
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a pleasure to honor this notable student who is well prepared to |
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face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate James Mercado on being selected as |
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a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program and extend to |
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him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Mercado as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |