H.R. No. 1724
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Four exceptional students at Midway High School have
received accolades for their outstanding performances on the
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test; and
WHEREAS, The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test, administered
to high school and middle school students by the College Board and
National Merit Scholarship Corporation, that measures skills in
critical reading, writing, and mathematics; in addition to getting
valuable firsthand practice for the SAT, students who achieve high
scores on the test are eligible to enter scholarship competitions
and receive other academic opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Among the four seniors from Midway High School to
receive top honors is Sarah Goodnight, daughter of Dr. Jon and Nancy
Goodnight of McGregor, who was named a National Merit Finalist, an
accomplishment shared by only one percent of the 1.5 million
students who entered; an AP Scholar with Distinction, she has
lettered in academics and placed second in her age group at a USA
Triathlon national competition; she is active in extracurricular
programs at her school, belonging to the Meistersingers and
Chambers choirs, the varsity cross-country and track team, and the
UIL academic, speech, and debate team; and
WHEREAS, Lauren McLean, daughter of John and Trina McLean of
Woodway, is editor-in-chief of her school's yearbook and is a
Meistersinger, a Diamond Darling, and a member of the Robotics
Club, the ECO Club, the Astronomy Club, and the Chess Club; she
belongs to the National Honor Society and the Link Crew and is
involved in UIL academics and debate; and
WHEREAS, Jose Gonzalez, son of Vivian Gonzalez Herrero and
Jose Gonzalez Miranda of Waco, won recognition as a National
Hispanic Scholar; a member of the National Honor Society, he is also
involved in the Business Professionals of America broadcast news
team and plays on the varsity tennis team; and
WHEREAS, Carlos Leal, son of Cesar and Denise Leal of Hewitt,
was also named a National Hispanic Scholar; along with working at
the Leal family businesses, he belongs to the National Honor
Society and Business Professionals of America and participates in
athletics and youth group activities at his church; and
WHEREAS, These outstanding young Texans are a source of great
pride for their families, school, and communities, and the
impressive scholarly aptitude and determination that they have
demonstrated foretell a bright and rewarding future in whatever
they wish to achieve; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Sarah Goodnight, Lauren McLean, Jose
Gonzalez, and Carlos Leal for their accomplishments on the
PSAT/NMSQT and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Ms. Goodnight, Ms. McLean, Mr. Gonzalez, and Mr. Leal as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Anderson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1724 was adopted by the House on May
1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House