83S10328(11) MGR-D By: Price H.R. No. 139 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kelsey Jordyn McBride has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2013 at Central Baptist Christian Academy in Amarillo, and for achieving this significant honor, she indeed merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; the student who garners this coveted distinction must demonstrate a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, from math and science to language arts and social studies, yet the rewards of the countless hours of study and preparation are myriad; and WHEREAS, In addition to the pride inherent in being recognized as the highest achieving student in her class, the valedictorian is frequently the recipient of scholarships and grants; she also gains the opportunity to address her fellow seniors at commencement and to reflect on their shared history as well as on their hopes and ambitions for the future; and WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents John and Lorey McBride, Kelsey Jordyn McBride has earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at Central Baptist Christian Academy, and her exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment to excellence have surely opened the way to limitless opportunities for this outstanding young Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Kelsey Jordyn McBride, valedictorian of the Central Baptist Christian Academy Class of 2013, and extend sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Kelsey Jordyn McBride as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.