83S10332(2) MGR-D
 
  By: Sheets H.R. No. 51
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Helen Z. Alfaro is graduating as salutatorian of the
  senior class of West Mesquite High School in 2013; and
         WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only
  intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the
  highest academic standards; the student who garners this coveted
  distinction must demonstrate a thorough understanding of a wide
  range of subjects, from math and science to language arts and social
  studies, yet the rewards of the countless hours of study and
  preparation are myriad; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Josefa and Sotero
  Alfaro, Ms. Alfaro plans to continue her education at Texas A&M
  University--Commerce in interdisciplinary studies; she ultimately
  hopes to teach elementary school and to build a school in another
  country; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Helen Z. Alfaro has
  earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at
  West Mesquite High School, and her exceptional scholastic ability,
  hard work, and commitment to excellence have opened the way to
  limitless opportunities for this outstanding young Texan; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Helen Z.
  Alfaro, salutatorian of the West Mesquite High School Class of
  2013, and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success as
  she begins the next exciting chapter of her life; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Alfaro as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.