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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Emily Collins graduated as salutatorian of the 2013 |
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senior class of Pleasanton High School; 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; the student who garners this coveted |
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distinction must demonstrate a thorough understanding of a wide |
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range of subjects, yet the rewards of the countless hours of study |
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and preparation are myriad; and |
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WHEREAS, Outside of school, Ms. Collins has shared her time |
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and energy as a volunteer with the local humane society and with a |
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summer reading program for children; in addition, she assisted at a |
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soup kitchen and performed at a concert benefiting the homeless; |
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she plans to study journalism at The University of Texas at Austin; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Emily Collins has |
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earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at |
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Pleasanton High, and her exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, |
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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 Emily |
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Collins, salutatorian of the Pleasanton High School Class of 2013, |
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and 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. Collins as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Guillen |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 209 was adopted by the House on June |
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25, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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