H.R. No. 1573
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Anahita Shadaab Farishta has been named
  valedictorian of the Class of 2019 at W. B. Ray High School in
  Corpus Christi, and she indeed merits special recognition for
  receiving this significant honor; and
         WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only
  intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the
  highest academic standards; in securing her place as the top
  ranking student in her class, Ms. Farishta demonstrated a thorough
  understanding of a wide range of subjects, and her attainment of
  this coveted distinction is the crowning achievement of a notable
  high school career; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Abdul Hameed and Mumtaz Farishta,
  Ms. Farishta plans to attend Pomona College in Claremont,
  California, where she intends to double major in Asian studies and
  physics; in addition to the pride inherent in being recognized for
  her hard work, she has gained the opportunity to address her fellow
  seniors at commencement and to reflect on their shared history as
  well as their hopes and ambitions; and
         WHEREAS, During her years at W. B. Ray High School, Anahita
  Shadaab Farishta has earned the respect and admiration of both her
  teachers and classmates, and her exceptional scholastic ability and
  commitment to excellence have opened the way to a bright and
  promising future for this outstanding young Texan; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Anahita Shadaab Farishta on
  graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 2019 at W. B. Ray High
  School 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. Farishta as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Herrero
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1573 was adopted by the House on
  May 
  17, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House