83S10065 LB-D By: White H.R. No. 1 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Niha Zafar of Jasper High School in Plano won first place in the Class 3A spelling and vocabulary competition at the UIL Academic State Meet in Austin on May 22, 2013; and WHEREAS, Representing her school at the 2013 UIL District Meet, Ms. Zafar excelled in competition and qualified to advance to regionals, where she again took top honors; she subsequently made her school proud at the state meet, when she squared off against the best 125 young Texans in her division; and WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Usman and Naila Zafar, this dynamic young woman is graduating as one of the top three students in the Jasper High School Class of 2013; a dedicated scholar, she has earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and peers for her positive attitude and strong work ethic; and WHEREAS, To perform at the highest level in statewide academic competition requires not only skill and intellect but also exceptional commitment, and Ms. Zafar may reflect with pride on this notable achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Niha Zafar for her outstanding performance at the 2013 UIL Academic State Meet 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. Zafar as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.