H.R. No. 161 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, High school graduation is one of life's pivotal milestones, and Ashley Alspaugh of Atascocita participated in that joyful occasion with her graduation from St. Pius X High School in Houston on May 21, 2011; and WHEREAS, Earning a high school diploma requires hard work and dedication, and Ms. Alspaugh can reflect with pride on the perseverance she has demonstrated in the pursuit of her goals; the daughter of Rick and Dorothy Alspaugh, she was a group leader in the EDGE middle school youth ministry at St. Martha Catholic School, a member of NCL, and captain of the St. Pius cheerleading squad; and WHEREAS, In addition, Ms. Alspaugh became the most decorated swimmer in the history of her school's swim team, winning two gold medals at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division I Swimming and Diving Championships and the title of 2010-2011 District 3-5A TAPPS swim athlete of the year; in the fall, she plans to join the swim team at Texas Christian University; and WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this outstanding young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join her family and friends in recognizing her as she embarks on a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Ashley Alspaugh on the occasion of her high school graduation and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Alspaugh as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Huberty ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 161 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House