85R22469 JCD-D By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 2456 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Graduation from high school is one of life's pivotal milestones, and Sidney Mhlanga is celebrating that significant achievement as a member of the Class of 2017 at the Americas High School Libertas Academy in El Paso; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mhlanga is among the students who have completed their secondary education in the academy's Advanced Academics Program, which features specialized curricula focused on law, government, and public administration; and WHEREAS, The son of Life Mhlanga and Brenda Meyers, Mr. Mhlanga has distinguished himself as a talented student-athlete; in addition to running track, he played on the football team and helped lead the Trailblazers to a bi-district championship; he has also served on the student council, and his ability to balance academics with extracurricular activities earned him recognition as a school winner in the Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship program; after graduating, he plans to attend Texas A&M University and to pursue a career in law; and WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this outstanding young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join his family and friends in recognizing him as he embarks on a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Sidney Mhlanga on the occasion of his graduation from the Americas High School Libertas Academy and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Mhlanga as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.