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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, John L. Rafael is graduating as the valedictorian of |
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the 2013 senior class of Richard King High School in Corpus Christi; |
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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; Mr. Rafael has demonstrated a thorough |
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understanding of a wide range of subjects, with his favorites being |
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history and science; in addition, he participated in numerous |
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extracurricular activities, including the golf team and the |
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academic decathlon, and he volunteered his time at Driscoll |
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Children's Hospital; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of proud parents Alexander and Marita |
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Rafael, Mr. Rafael plans to continue his education at Stanford |
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University and study biology and medicine; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his academic career, John Rafael has |
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earned the respect and admiration of his teachers and classmates, |
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and his exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment |
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to excellence have opened the way to limitless opportunities for |
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this remarkable 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 hereby congratulate John L. Rafael, valedictorian of |
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the Richard King High School Class of 2013, and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success as he begins the next |
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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. Rafael as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |