82R7409 JGH-D By: Cain H.R. No. 457 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Maricela Coronado of Honey Grove High School took a top state honor at the Texas Beta Club Convention in Dallas on January 14 and 15, 2011; and WHEREAS, The National Beta Club was founded in 1934 to foster in young people academic achievement, character, leadership, and service to others; between junior and senior Beta Clubs, the organization boasts more than 420,000 active members in over 8,000 clubs worldwide; and WHEREAS, A sophomore at Honey Grove High School and a first-year member of Beta Club, Maricela Coronado won first place in the modern oratory category with her inspirational speech, "A Volunteer State of Mind," which she presented to an audience of 1,600; and WHEREAS, This gifted young woman is a source of great pride to her family, her school, and her community, and it is a pleasure to commend her on her achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Maricela Coronado on winning first place in the modern oratory competition at the 2011 Texas Beta Club Convention in Dallas 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. Coronado as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.