83S10284 MDM-D By: Price H.R. No. 165 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Poppi Davis graduated as salutatorian of the 2013 senior class of Tascosa High School in Amarillo, and she truly merits special recognition for her impressive achievements; 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, Ms. Davis 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 one of the two highest achieving students in her class, Ms. Davis 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 Mike and Kristi Briseno and Dirk and Keri Davis, Poppi Davis has earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at Tascosa 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 Poppi Davis on being named salutatorian of the 2013 senior class of Tascosa High School 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. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.