85R29479 JCD-D
 
  By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 2497
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Kate Girvin has enjoyed an outstanding record of
  success at the Americas High School Libertas Academy in El Paso; and
         WHEREAS, Currently in her sophomore year, Ms. Girvin ranks
  second among the 550 students in her class and serves as secretary
  of the academy; she has excelled academically since her freshman
  year, when she claimed two Blazer Triple A Awards for her stellar
  work in pre-advanced placement algebra I and biology; in addition
  to managing a challenging course load, she finds time to
  participate in a number of extracurricular activities; she has
  excelled in science fair contests, advanced to state competition
  with the mock trial team, and received superior ratings for her solo
  and ensemble performances with the symphonic orchestra and with the
  marching and concert band, for which she is secretary and French
  horn section leader; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Girvin also holds membership in the National
  Honor Society, Key Club, DECA, the National Technical Honor
  Society, and the Sierra Student Coalition; moreover, she has played
  a vital role in organizing events of interest to the community at
  large, such as a Citizenship Fair and Law Day, and she helps recruit
  middle school students for the Libertas program; and
         WHEREAS, This admirable young Texan has earned the esteem of
  teachers and classmates alike, and her exceptional scholastic
  ability and service in behalf of her fellow citizens are indeed
  worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Kate Girvin of the Americas High School
  Libertas Academy in El Paso for her many noteworthy accomplishments
  and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all
  her endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Girvin as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.