SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 859

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Marcus Wong, who has been named Laredo's 2009 Youth of the Year; and

WHEREAS, The Youth of the Year program is sponsored by the United States Border Patrol and State Senator Judith Zaffirini with the support of several local business partners; it annually recognizes an outstanding student who excels academically and serves as a leader in the community; and

WHEREAS, A senior at J. B. Alexander High School, Marcus has applied his exceptional work ethic to achieve a grade point average of 106.17 that ranks second in a class of 564; he has consciously enrolled in the most difficult classes in the belief that their rigor will better prepare him for today's complex world; and

WHEREAS, In addition to performing exceptional work in the classroom, Marcus has participated actively in extracurricular activities, including the National Honor Society, Student Council, the Science National Honor Society, the swimming team, and University Interscholastic League physics, and he has volunteered his time and energy in support of numerous humanitarian endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Marcus is an exemplary young man whose sterling qualities and notable achievements are a source of much pride to his family, his school, and his community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Marcus Wong on his many outstanding accomplishments and extend to him congratulations on being named Laredo's 2009 Youth of the Year; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate