H.R. No. 150
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Andrew Lee Jones graduated as valedictorian of the
senior class of Panhandle 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, Mr.
Jones has demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of
subjects; he has especially excelled in science and won distinction
in a number of University Interscholastic League contests, most
recently taking a silver medal in biology at the 2013 State Academic
Spring Meet; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones served his fellow students as president of
the senior class, as treasurer of the National Honor Society, and as
a member of the student council; a gifted athlete, he ran track,
qualified for regionals in cross-country, and played basketball; he
also competed as a member of the debate team; he is an Eagle Scout
who contributes to the betterment of his community through service
with the First United Methodist Church Youth and the Carson County
Youth Leadership Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, The son of proud parents Craig and Astrid Jones, Mr.
Jones plans to pursue a degree in biology at Texas Tech University;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his academic career, Andrew Jones has
earned the respect and admiration of his teachers and classmates at
Panhandle High School, 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 congratulate Andrew Lee
Jones, valedictorian of the Panhandle High School Class of 2013,
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success as he
begins the next exciting chapter of his life; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Jones 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. 150 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House