SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 823

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Brianna Matias of Round Rock on the occasion of her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf; and

WHEREAS, Brianna's graduation is the culmination of diligent study in a curriculum designed to challenge her and broaden her knowledge; she is celebrating this milestone in commencement exercises on June 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Brianna can take pride in having earned her diploma from the Texas School for the Deaf; the school is respected in academic circles in Texas, as well as nationally, for its quality of instruction and dedication to excellence in teaching; and

WHEREAS, A talented and hardworking student, Brianna met her academic goals while participating in extracurricular programs including swimming, cheerleading, and cross-country; she balanced her senior-year course load with learning about job-market possibilities in part-time employment positions as a sales associate, a teacher's aide, and a printer specialist; and

WHEREAS, Brianna can face the future with confidence that her proven abilities, learning skills, and acquired knowledge will hold her in good stead for whatever vocation she chooses; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate Brianna Matias on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate