H.R. No. 1368
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Valerie Garza, a senior at Earl Warren High School
in San Antonio, has deservedly been named a scholar finalist in the
2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program; and
WHEREAS, An initiative of the College Board, the National
Hispanic Recognition Program honors those Hispanic students who
score well on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar Qualifying
Test and who maintain a satisfactory grade point average; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Valdemar Garza III, this outstanding
young Texan has long been involved in extracurricular activities,
having competed on the Warren High volleyball and cross-country
teams and been an active member of the Girl Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Garza has further distinguished herself as a
National English Scholar and as a member of the National Honor
Society; a dedicated student, she has earned an impressive grade
point average of 95.0, and she plans to continue her education at
St. Mary's University; and
WHEREAS, Soon to embark on an exciting new chapter in her
life, Valerie Garza may indeed reflect with pride on her numerous
accomplishments and look with anticipation toward a bright and
promising future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Valerie Garza on her selection as a
scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition
Program and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Castro
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1368 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House