81R22469 JKB-D
 
  By: Castro H.R. No. 1368
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Valerie Garza, a senior at Earl Warren High School
  in San Antonio, has deservedly been named a scholar finalist in the
  2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program; and
         WHEREAS, An initiative of the College Board, the National
  Hispanic Recognition Program honors those Hispanic students who
  score well on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar Qualifying
  Test and who maintain a satisfactory grade point average; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Valdemar Garza III, this outstanding
  young Texan has long been involved in extracurricular activities,
  having played on the Warren High volleyball and cross-country teams
  and been an active member of the Girl Scouts of America; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Garza has further distinguished herself as a
  National English Scholar and as a member of the National Honor
  Society; a dedicated student, she has earned an impressive grade
  point average of 95.0, and she plans to continue her education at
  St. Mary's University; and
         WHEREAS, Soon to embark on an exciting new chapter in her
  life, Valerie Garza may indeed reflect with pride on her numerous
  accomplishments and look with anticipation toward a bright and
  promising future; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Valerie Garza on her selection as a
  scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition
  Program and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
  success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.