H.R. No. 928 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ivonne Sandoval of Hewitt was named a recipient of a prestigious Rita H. Lottinville Prize from the University of Oklahoma in January 2013; and WHEREAS, One of only five University of Oklahoma sophomores chosen for this elite honor, Ms. Sandoval qualified for consideration by having at least a 3.8 grade point average, and she was selected as the result of an interview and essay process, during which she proved herself a most worthy individual who exemplifies the qualities synonymous with those who achieve this accolade; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan is a Henderson Scholar who is studying chemistry and biological sciences in a physician's assistant program at OU, and she also participates in the university orchestra, Reformed University Fellowship, Habitat for Humanity, and Sigma Phi Lambda; a 2011 graduate of Midway High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, she was recognized in the past with an award from the Northwest Optimist Club, and she was chosen to attend the Texas State Science Fair four times; and WHEREAS, Ms. Sandoval is the daughter of proud parents Maria Flores and Alfredo Sandoval and the sister of Alfredo Sandoval, Jr., and Joseph Sandoval; and WHEREAS, An exemplary student, Ivonne Sandoval may indeed reflect with a sense of accomplishment on her academic success thus far and look with anticipation and optimism toward the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ivonne Sandoval on her receipt of a Rita H. Lottinville Prize from the University of Oklahoma and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and achievement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Sandoval as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 928 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House