83S10662 BPG-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 202
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ana Karina Martinez graduated as valedictorian of
the senior class of Lyford High School on June 7, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Born in Queretaro, Mexico, Ms. Martinez immigrated
with her parents and became a naturalized citizen of the United
States; she has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to
excellence, taking the most challenging courses and frequently
giving up her lunch hour to work on assignments at the library,
since her family did not have Internet access at home; bilingual in
Spanish and English, she has also studied Korean in order to broaden
her horizons; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Martinez participated in the GOLD Youth
Leadership Seminar and Generation Texas, and she was named a
QuestBridge Scholar and a National Security Language Initiative for
Youth semifinalist; in addition, she received the Excellence Award
in Communications from Texas State Technical College; a member of
the National Honor Society, she served as community service chair
for the Lyford High chapter; she is also an active member of Prince
of Peace Catholic Church, where she is a Sunday school teacher's
aide and serves in the technology and liturgy ministries; and
WHEREAS, Headed to Wellesley College, Ms. Martinez intends to
major in international economics and finance and is interested in
pursuing a career in corporate law; her accomplishments are a
source of great pride to her parents and teachers, and her
exceptional scholastic ability, diligence, and determination 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 Ana Karina
Martinez, valedictorian of the Lyford 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. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.