85R22458 BPG-D By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 2462 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Graduation from high school is one of life's pivotal milestones, and Matthew Garcia 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. Garcia 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 Clarissa and Ramon Garcia, Mr. Garcia is a member of the National Technical Honor Society, the National Honor Society, and DECA; a champion debater, he participated in the Texas Forensic Association competition at the state level; he was involved in DECA state competition and in National Speech & Debate Association contests as well, and he was twice named to the Academic All-District football team; moreover, he is the recipient of an Andalusite Award scholarship from The University of Texas at El Paso; 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 Matthew Garcia 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. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.