H.R. No. 2672 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kahlan Rebekah Martin has been named salutatorian of the Class of 2017 at Summer Creek High School in Houston, and she indeed merits special recognition for receiving this significant honor; and WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; in securing her place as one of the two top ranking students in her class, Ms. Martin demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and her attainment of this coveted accolade is the crowning achievement of a notable high school career; and WHEREAS, An AP Scholar with Distinction, Ms. Martin was a member of the National Honor Society; she also served the school as a cheerleader, as president of the Spanish Club, and as a violinist in the orchestra, which she further served as vice president; she plans to attend Stanford University in the fall; and WHEREAS, During her years at Summer Creek High, Kahlan Rebekah Martin has earned the respect and admiration of both her teachers and classmates, and her exceptional scholastic ability and commitment to excellence have opened the way to a bright and promising future for this outstanding young Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kahlan Rebekah Martin on graduating as salutatorian of the Summer Creek High School Class of 2017 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success as she begins the next exciting chapter of her life; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Martin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Wu ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2672 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House