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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Erica Newman graduated as the salutatorian of the |
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senior class of Sanford-Fritch High School in Fritch on May 31, |
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2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian 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, |
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Ms. Newman demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of |
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subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours she has devoted to |
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her studies are myriad; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to her success in the classroom, |
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Ms. Newman has distinguished herself as a member of the National |
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Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars; a |
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versatile athlete, she has played volleyball, basketball, and |
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softball, and she has advanced to regional competition in both |
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cross-country and golf; she has also served as vice president of the |
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Business Professionals of America and advanced to state Workplace |
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Skills Assessment Program events in medical office procedures and |
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fundamental word processing; having earned numerous awards and |
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scholarships, Ms. Newman plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State |
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University and pursue a double major in chemistry and biology; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Erica Newman has |
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earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at |
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Sanford-Fritch High, and her exceptional scholastic ability, hard |
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work, and commitment to excellence have opened the way to limitless |
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opportunities for this remarkable young Texan; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Erica Newman, |
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salutatorian of the Sanford-Fritch High School Class of 2013, and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success as she |
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begins the next exciting chapter of her life; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Newman as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |