H.R. No. 1965 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Edward Zayas was recognized for his outstanding academic achievements at the Awards of Excellence Dinner hosted by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation on March 12, 2009; and WHEREAS, This annual event pays tribute to exemplary high school seniors in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and reflects the strong support that the community provides to public education; local business and civic leaders sponsor each of the honorees, and each student, in turn, acknowledges a faculty mentor who has been instrumental in the student's endeavors; and WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 2009 at L. D. Bell High School, Edward Zayas received an Award of Excellence that acknowledged his work in journalism, and he was presented with a medal that will serve as an enduring symbol of his accomplishments; and WHEREAS, By demonstrating admirable determination and by taking full advantage of the caring support provided by his school's educators, Edward Zayas has built a strong foundation for future success, and he may take justifiable pride in a job well done as he looks forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Edward Zayas on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Zayas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Smith of Tarrant ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1965 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House