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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Matthew Simpson is graduating as the valedictorian |
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of the senior class of Hargrave High School in Huffman on June 3, |
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2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only |
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intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the |
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highest academic standards; to attain this coveted distinction, Mr. |
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Simpson demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of |
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subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours he has devoted to |
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his studies are myriad; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Simpson has distinguished himself as a member of |
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the National Honor Society and the Hargrave Falcons football team, |
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and he has participated in several University Interscholastic |
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League competitions, taking first place in ready writing, second |
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place in science, and third place in mathematics; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to the pride inherent in being |
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recognized as the highest achieving student in his class, Mr. |
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Simpson has gained the opportunity to address his fellow seniors at |
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commencement and to reflect on their shared history as well as their |
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hopes and ambitions for the future; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Timothy and Lorie Simpson, he plans to |
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attend Texas A&M University and pursue a degree in petroleum |
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engineering; and |
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WHEREAS, Matthew Simpson has earned the respect and |
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admiration of his teachers and classmates at Hargrave High School, |
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and his exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment |
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to excellence have opened the way to limitless opportunities for |
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this remarkable young Texan; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Matthew Simpson on being named |
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valedictorian of the Hargrave High School Class of 2011 and extend |
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to him sincere best wishes for continued success as he begins the |
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next exciting chapter of his life; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Simpson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Huberty |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 26 was adopted by the House on June |
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28, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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