85R22447 JGH-D By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 2474 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Graduation from high school is one of life's pivotal milestones, and Matthew Prospero 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. Prospero 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 Elizabeth Shaw-Prospero and Ramón Prospero, Mr. Prospero has competed on the track and field team as well as on the speech and debate team, and he holds membership with the National Honor Society, the National Technical Honor Society, DECA, and the Mu Alpha Theta honors society; he is also a National Hispanic Scholar and the recipient of a QuestBridge National College Match scholarship; after graduating, he plans to attend Stanford University in pursuit of a career as an orthopedic surgeon; 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 Prospero 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. Prospero as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.