H.R. No. 2497
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kate Girvin has enjoyed an outstanding record of
success at the Americas High School Libertas Academy in El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Currently in her sophomore year, Ms. Girvin ranks
second among the 550 students in her class and serves as secretary
of the academy; she has excelled academically since her freshman
year, when she claimed two Blazer Triple A Awards for her stellar
work in pre-advanced placement algebra I and biology; in addition
to managing a challenging course load, she finds time to
participate in a number of extracurricular activities; she has
excelled in science fair contests, advanced to state competition
with the mock trial team, and received superior ratings for her solo
and ensemble performances with the symphonic orchestra and with the
marching and concert band, for which she is secretary and French
horn section leader; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Girvin also holds membership in the National
Honor Society, Key Club, DECA, the National Technical Honor
Society, and the Sierra Student Coalition; moreover, she has played
a vital role in organizing events of interest to the community at
large, such as a Citizenship Fair and Law Day, and she helps recruit
middle school students for the Libertas program; and
WHEREAS, This admirable young Texan has earned the esteem of
teachers and classmates alike, and her exceptional scholastic
ability and service in behalf of her fellow citizens are indeed
worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Kate Girvin of the Americas High School
Libertas Academy in El Paso for her many noteworthy accomplishments
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all
her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Girvin as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
González of El Paso
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2497 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House