85R22450 JGH-D By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 2471 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Graduation from high school is one of life's pivotal milestones, and Samantha Morales 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, Ms. Morales 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 daughter of Rafael Morales and Sugey Huerta, Ms. Morales played varsity soccer for four years; she also competed as a state finalist in speech and debate in 2016 and 2017 and served the school's team as captain; she is a member of the National Technical Honor Society and the National Honor Society and an executive officer of Libertas Academy; after graduation, she plans to attend Arizona State University and then go to law school; 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 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Samantha Morales on the occasion of her graduation from the Americas High School Libertas Academy 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. Morales as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.