84R25019 CJM-D By: Wu H.R. No. 2360 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dashuang Liang has been named co-valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Lee High School in Houston along with her twin sister, Xiao-Shuang Liang, and she indeed merits special recognition for receiving this significant honor; and WHEREAS, Earning the title of co-valedictorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; in securing her place as one of the two top ranking students in her class, "Amy" Liang demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and her attainment of this coveted distinction is the crowning achievement of a notable high school career; and WHEREAS, Passionate about computer science, Ms. Liang tirelessly pursued her goals by taking Massachusetts Institute of Technology OpenCourseWare and edX classes; she has excelled in debate and proven herself a leader among her peers by cofounding Key Club International, Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Junior State of America at her school; furthermore, she organized a tutoring program for students struggling to pass standardized tests and helped collect donation money for UNICEF every Halloween; and WHEREAS, During her years at Lee High School, Amy Liang has earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates, and her exceptional scholastic ability and commitment to excellence have opened the way to a bright and promising future for this outstanding young Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Dashuang Liang, co-valedictorian of the Lee High School Class of 2015, be congratulated and that she be extended 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. Liang as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.