H.R. No. 168 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Brynn Alyn Brown graduated as the valedictorian of the senior class of White Deer 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. Brown demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and she earned membership in the National Honor Society; and WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Joe Don and Julie Brown, Ms. Brown further distinguished herself as a talented athlete, participating in cheerleading, basketball, cross-country, track, tennis, and golf; she was also involved with Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and Buck Pride, and she was a member of the band and the student council; moreover, she was the 2012 Homecoming Queen and served as class president for three years; and WHEREAS, Ms. Brown volunteered her time to benefit the First Baptist Church of Skellytown as well as the local library and food pantry while in high school; she now plans to study psychology at West Texas A&M University; and WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Brynn Brown earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at White Deer High, 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 Brynn Alyn Brown, valedictorian of the White Deer 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. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 168 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House