83S10631 MGR-D By: Guillen H.R. No. 206 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kelli Mann has graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 2013 at Charlotte High School, and for achieving this significant honor, she indeed merits special recognition; 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. Mann demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and her stellar grades earned her induction into the National Honor Society; and WHEREAS, In addition to attending to her class work, Ms. Mann helped organize school blood drives and participated in such other campus projects as a student council toy drive and school beautification initiatives; moreover, she volunteered as a counselor at a camp for individuals with special needs and took part in mission trips and disaster-relief efforts as a member of the youth group at Charlotte First Baptist Church; in the fall of 2013, she will begin her college studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and she plans to ultimately embark on a career as a registered nurse; and WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Kelli Mann has earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates, and her 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 Kelli Mann, valedictorian of the Charlotte 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. Mann as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.