84R19261 RMA-D

By: Herrero H.R. No. 1847

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, High school graduation is one of life's pivotal milestones, and Erin Lynn Escobedo will experience that joyful occasion when she graduates with the Sanger High School Class of 2015; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Richard and Jan Escobedo, Erin Escobedo is ranked fourth in her class of 196 with an exceptional 3.998 grade point average and has already taken several courses for college credit; she has also participated in numerous extracurricular activities, including the National Honor Society, which she serves as events chair, the Science National Honor Society, the student council, the Spanish Club, and the National Ocean Sciences Bowl; and

WHEREAS, Lettered in varsity powerlifting, Ms. Escobedo is a four-time qualifier for the state competition, where she has earned two medals, and she has twice been crowned regional champion and Natural Athlete Strength Association High School Nationals champion; she has also claimed five Best Light Weight Lifter trophies as well as a N.A.S.A., five regional, and seven Sanger High records, and she was selected to the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association Academic All-State team; a member of the varsity track and field and cheerleading squads as well, she was a district finalist in the 300-meter hurdles event and has been named an All-American Cheerleader by the Universal Cheerleaders Association; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Escobedo has further distinguished herself through her involvement in her community, giving generously of her time and talents in behalf of the Special Olympics and the Christmas Angel Tree and Keep Sanger Beautiful service projects and coaching cheerleading groups; in addition, she is a valued congregant at First Baptist Church of Sanger, where she has served the youth group and preschool ministries and participated in New Orleans mission trips; and

WHEREAS, After graduation, Ms. Escobedo plans to attend Texas Woman's University to pursue a degree in kinesiology; and

WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this outstanding young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join her family and friends in recognizing her as she embarks on a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Erin Lynn Escobedo on her graduation from Sanger High School and extend to her sincere best wishes for success in her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Escobedo as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.