H.R. No. 24 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Cameron Ruiz has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2013 at Kenedy 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. Ruiz 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 attending to her class work, Ms. Ruiz has been a lector and vacation Bible school helper at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church and volunteered with the South Texas Food Bank, Susan G. Komen, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America; she will attend The University of Texas at Austin and plans to become a speech pathologist; and WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Cameron Ruiz has earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at Kenedy 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, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Cameron Ruiz on being named valedictorian of the Kenedy High School Class of 2013 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Ruiz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 24 was adopted by the House on July 10, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House