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By: Price H.R. No. 144
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Amy Weinheimer graduated as valedictorian of her
senior class at Groom High School on May 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only
intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the
highest academic standards; to attain this coveted distinction,
Ms. Weinheimer demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide
range of subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours she
devoted to her studies are myriad; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Weinheimer, who served as president of her
school's National Honor Society, received several scholarships
from West Texas A&M University, including the Betty Teel Bivins
Leadership Scholarship, as well as others from the Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Better Business Bureau, the Groom
Athlete Booster Club, and Christian Mothers; and
WHEREAS, Active in University Interscholastic League
competitions, this notable Texan qualified for regional in
journalism for both headline and editorial writing and was named
All Star Crew Best Sound Tech in One Act Play; vice president of the
student council and an editor for the journalism/yearbook staff,
she was named Student of the Month and a member of the Academic
All-District team and was elected homecoming queen her senior year;
she captained the cheerleading squad, played basketball, ran
cross-country and qualified for area and regional meets as a member
of the track team; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Weinheimer worships at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church, where she participates in the youth ministry, and
she has worked for her father and the school district; she heads to
West Texas A&M University in the fall to major in agriculture; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Nick and Renee
Weinheimer, Amy Weinheimer earned the respect and admiration of her
teachers and classmates at Groom High School, and her exceptional
scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment to excellence have
opened the way to limitless opportunities for this remarkable young
Texan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Amy
Weinheimer on being named valedictorian of the Groom High School
Class of 2013 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. Weinheimer as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.