H.R. No. 611
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Miguel Padilla of Fort Worth has earned great
distinction for himself, his school, and his community by receiving
a perfect score on the Advanced Placement Computer Science A Exam in
2016; and
WHEREAS, Administered by the College Board, AP tests allow
high school students to earn college credit by reaching a threshold
score on the test; out of the more than 58,000 students worldwide
who took the AP Computer Science A Exam in 2016, only 10 students
got perfect marks; and
WHEREAS, The son of proud parents Michael and Maria Padilla,
Miguel Padilla is a senior at Harmony School of Innovation, which he
has attended since fourth grade; he hopes to attend the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology and pursue a career
researching artificial intelligence and machine learning; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Padilla credits his computer science teacher,
Angelica Garcia, for setting the high academic standards that have
helped him to excel; after he received his perfect score, he
presented Ms. Garcia with a signed copy with the inscription, "I
couldn't let you down, not even one point"; and
WHEREAS, This significant achievement has earned Miguel
Padilla the respect and admiration of his teachers and classmates,
and his exceptional scholastic ability and commitment to excellence
are opening 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 commend Miguel Padilla for earning a perfect
score on the Advanced Placement Computer Science A Exam and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Padilla as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Goldman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 611 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House