H.R. No. 145
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Brody Matthew Britten graduated as salutatorian of
his senior class at Groom High School on May 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only
intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the
highest academic standards; to attain this coveted distinction, Mr.
Britten demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of
subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours he devoted to his
studies are myriad; and
WHEREAS, Active in University Interscholastic League
competition, Mr. Britten qualified for regional in number sense and
mathematics for three years; he was a member of the National Honor
Society and coeditor on the journalism staff, and was voted Most
Likely to Succeed; and
WHEREAS, A talented athlete as well, Mr. Britten helped his
school's football team capture the district championship in 2010,
2011, and 2012 and the bi-district championship in 2010 and 2011; he
was named Most Valuable Defensive Player in 2013; in area level
track competition, he placed fifth in the 3,200 meters and fifth as
a member of the mile relay team; he also excelled in tennis, taking
the district championship three years in a row, placing fourth at
regionals, and earning tennis MVP each of the last three years; in
addition, he received recognition at the Texas A&M summer tennis
camp, winning the Aggie Heart Award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Britten worships at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
where he participates in the LIFE TEEN youth ministry, and he has
served as treasurer of, and received a scholarship from, the
Covenant Teen Catholic Youth Organization; after a busy summer,
during which he will visit his brother in Washington State and
attend a Steubenville Youth Conference in Arizona and World Youth
Day in Brazil, he plans to attend Blinn College and Texas A&M
University to study forensic science; and
WHEREAS, The son of proud parents Howard and Jan Britten,
Brody Britten has earned the respect and admiration of teachers and
classmates alike, and his exceptional scholastic ability, hard
work, and commitment to excellence have 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 honor Brody Britten,
salutatorian of the Groom High School Class of 2013, and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Britten as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 145 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House