H.R. No. 2555
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Lisa Marie Rivera has been named salutatorian of the
  Class of 2013 at Copperas Cove High School, and for achieving this
  significant honor, she indeed merits special recognition; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Douglass Allen and
  Bokhee Rivera, Lisa Rivera has distinguished herself in both
  academics and extracurricular activities at Copperas Cove High
  School; she has participated in the National Honor Society, student
  council, and the Health Occupations Students of America, and was
  named an Advanced Placement scholar; in addition, she is a master
  diver and certified rescue diver; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Rivera has received both a Navy ROTC and a Terry
  Foundation scholarship; she plans to study biochemistry at The
  University of Texas at Austin and to eventually attend medical
  school; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Lisa Marie Rivera
  has earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and
  classmates at Copperas Cove High, 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 hereby congratulate Lisa Marie Rivera, salutatorian of
  the Copperas Cove High School Class of 2013, and extend to her
  sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Rivera as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Sheffield of Coryell
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2555 was adopted by the House on May
  24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House