H.R. No. 1766

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Valeria Rocha has been named salutatorian of the Class of 2019 at Rivera Early College High School in Brownsville, and she indeed merits special recognition for receiving this significant honor; and

WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; in securing her place as one of the two top ranking students in her class, Ms. Rocha 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, In addition to the pride inherent in being recognized for her hard work, Ms. Rocha 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 Rivera, Valeria Rocha 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 Valeria Rocha on graduating as salutatorian of the Rivera Early College High School Class of 2019 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. Rocha as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Dominguez

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1766 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House