81R22467 JKB-D
By: Castro H.R. No. 1374
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joshua C. Ruder, a senior at Communications Arts
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 son of Angela and Craig Ruder, this outstanding
young Texan takes part in video production and environmental
activism projects and is a lifeguard and a freshman mentor; in
addition, he is a member of the National Honor Society and the
Spanish National Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ruder has earned several distinctions in his
scholastic career, including the Texas Environmental Excellence
Award in the youth category; he is a dedicated student, maintaining
a grade point average of 97.56, and he plans to further his
education at the University of Arizona; and
WHEREAS, Soon to embark on an exciting new chapter in his
life, Joshua Ruder may indeed reflect with pride on his 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 Joshua Ruder on his selection as a
scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition
Program and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ruder as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.