H.R. No. 1847
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, High school graduation is one of life's pivotal
milestones, and Erin Lynn Escobedo will experience that joyful
occasion when she graduates with the Sanger High School Class of
2015; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Richard and Jan Escobedo, Erin
Escobedo is ranked fourth in her class of 196 with an exceptional
3.998 grade point average and has already taken several courses for
college credit; she has also participated in numerous
extracurricular activities, including the National Honor Society,
which she serves as events chair, the Science National Honor
Society, the student council, the Spanish Club, and the National
Ocean Sciences Bowl; and
WHEREAS, Lettered in varsity powerlifting, Ms. Escobedo is a
four-time qualifier for the state competition, where she has earned
two medals, and she has twice been crowned regional champion and
Natural Athlete Strength Association High School Nationals
champion; she has also claimed five Best Light Weight Lifter
trophies as well as a N.A.S.A., five regional, and seven Sanger High
records, and she was selected to the Texas High School Women's
Powerlifting Association Academic All-State team; a member of the
varsity track and field and cheerleading squads as well, she was a
district finalist in the 300-meter hurdles event and has been named
an All-American Cheerleader by the Universal Cheerleaders
Association; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Escobedo has further distinguished herself
through her involvement in her community, giving generously of her
time and talents in behalf of the Special Olympics and the Christmas
Angel Tree and Keep Sanger Beautiful service projects and coaching
cheerleading groups; in addition, she is a valued congregant at
First Baptist Church of Sanger, where she has served the youth group
and preschool ministries and participated in New Orleans mission
trips; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, Ms. Escobedo plans to attend
Texas Woman's University to pursue a degree in kinesiology; and
WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this
outstanding young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join her family and
friends in recognizing her as she embarks on a future bright with
promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Erin Lynn Escobedo on her
graduation from Sanger High School and extend to her sincere best
wishes for success in her future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Escobedo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1847 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House