H.R. No. 2775 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Maria Toral is graduating as the salutatorian of the senior class of Channelview High School on June 5, 2011; and WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; to attain this coveted distinction, Ms. Toral demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours she has devoted to her studies are myriad; and WHEREAS, Ms. Toral is a member of the National Honor Society and has been chosen as a QuestBridge scholar; she will attend Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, in the fall; and WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parent Edelmira Aleman, Maria Toral has earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at Channelview High School, and her exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment to excellence have opened the way to limitless opportunities for this remarkable young Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Maria Toral on being named salutatorian of the Channelview High School Class of 2011 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. Toral as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Huberty ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2775 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House