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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Taylor D. Buchanan graduated as valedictorian of |
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the 2013 senior class at Raymondville High School, and he truly |
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merits special recognition for this impressive achievement; 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, |
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Mr. Buchanan demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range |
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of subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours he devoted to |
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his studies are myriad; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to excelling in his schoolwork, |
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Mr. Buchanan has served for five years as the head youth |
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coordinator at the Raymondville First United Methodist Church |
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vacation Bible school, and he has also volunteered at an autism |
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awareness event, a children's literacy promotion fair, and an |
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annual music festival; in recognition of his academic |
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accomplishments and civic involvement, he was awarded a scholarship |
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from the Terry Foundation, which he plans to use as he pursues a |
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degree in kinesiology at The University of Texas at San Antonio; his |
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ultimate goal is to become a certified physical therapist and to |
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open his own clinic; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of proud parents Debbie and Doug Buchanan, |
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Taylor Buchanan has earned the respect and admiration of his |
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teachers and classmates at Raymondville High, and his exceptional |
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scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment to excellence have |
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opened the way to limitless opportunities for this outstanding |
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young Texan; now, therefore, be 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 Taylor |
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D. Buchanan, valedictorian of the Raymondville High School Class of |
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2013, and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success as |
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he begins the 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. Buchanan 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. 245 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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