83R30240(1) MGR-D
 
  By: Herrero H.R. No. 2741
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Kaitlyn E. Upton is graduating as the valedictorian
  of the 2013 senior class of Mary Carroll High School in Corpus
  Christi; and
         WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only
  intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the
  highest academic standards; Ms. Upton has demonstrated a thorough
  understanding of a wide range of subjects, with her favorites being
  math and history; in addition, she participated in numerous
  extracurricular activities, including tennis, mock trial, the
  National Honor Society, and the student council; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Aynn and James Upton,
  Ms. Upton will continue her education at Texas Christian
  University, where she plans to study biology; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Kaitlyn E. Upton has
  earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates,
  and her exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment
  to excellence have opened the way to limitless opportunities for
  this remarkable young Texan; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Kaitlyn E. Upton, valedictorian of
  the Mary Carroll 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. Upton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.