83S10282 KEK-D By: Price H.R. No. 154 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Aubree Elizabeth Bast graduated as valedictorian of the 2013 senior class of River Road High School in Amarillo, and she truly merits special recognition for her impressive achievements; 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. Bast demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours she has devoted to her studies are myriad; and WHEREAS, In addition to the pride inherent in being recognized as the highest achieving student in her class, Ms. Bast gained the opportunity to address her fellow seniors at commencement and to reflect on their shared history as well as their hopes and ambitions for the future; and WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents David and Kim Bast, Aubree Elizabeth Bast has earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at River Road 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 Aubree Elizabeth Bast, valedictorian of the River Road High School Class of 2013, and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success as she begins the next exciting chapter of her life; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Bast as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.