H.R. No. 217 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Lisa Saenz has been named salutatorian of the Class of 2013 at San Isidro High School, and for achieving this significant honor, she indeed merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; the student who garners this coveted distinction must demonstrate a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, from math and science to language arts and social studies, yet the rewards of the countless hours of study and preparation are myriad; and WHEREAS, In addition to her success in the classroom, Ms. Saenz distinguished herself through her participation in UIL Club and 4-H, which she served as a youth leader; moreover, she was actively involved in the community as a volunteer for such events as the San Isidro Festival, the Veterans Day program, and the Aptus Health Fair, and she has contributed her time and energy to numerous organizations, including the San Isidro Food Pantry, Driscoll Children's Hospital, Little League, and Briarcliff Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center; and WHEREAS, Ms. Saenz plans to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine at Texas A&M University, with the long-term goal of founding her own vet practice; and WHEREAS, Lisa Saenz earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at San Isidro High, and her exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment to excellence have surely 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 Lisa Saenz, salutatorian of the San Isidro High School Class of 2013, 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. Saenz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 217 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House