H.R. No. 2623
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Andrea Miranda Paez of United South High School has
been named the 2016-2017 Laredo Sector Youth of the Year by the U.S.
Border Patrol; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Raymundo Miranda and America
Paez-Miranda, Andrea Miranda Paez is a member of the United South
Class of 2017; during her high school career, she has distinguished
herself through her involvement in the Academy of Global Business
and Advanced Technology magnet program, and she is a member of the
National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, and
LULAC Youth; in addition, she has played for the varsity tennis team
and participated in University Interscholastic League academic
competitions; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Ms. Miranda Paez has
completed more than 1,100 hours of service as an intern with the
City of Laredo accounts payable division and as a volunteer with
such worthwhile causes as the Sister Cities Festival, the Laredo
Tennis Association youth tennis camp, and Sacred Heart Children's
Home; and
WHEREAS, This bright young Texan plans to earn a degree in
biomedical science from Texas A&M University before going on to
attend medical school; she intends to pursue a career as an
oncologist and hopes to eventually return to Laredo to open a cancer
research and treatment center; and
WHEREAS, Through her dedicated efforts in all her endeavors,
Andrea Miranda Paez has built a strong foundation for success, and
she is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Andrea Miranda Paez on her
selection as the 2016-2017 Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the
Year and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Miranda Paez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2623 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House