H.R. No. 106 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Evelyn Bruton has been named salutatorian of the Class of 2017 at Tascosa High School, 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. Bruton demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and her attainment of this coveted distinction is the crowning achievement of a notable high school career; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Henry and Stephanie Bruton, Ms. Bruton gained the opportunity to address her fellow seniors at commencement and to reflect on their shared history as well as their hopes and ambitions; and WHEREAS, During her years at Tascosa High, Evelyn Bruton 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, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Evelyn Bruton, salutatorian of the Class of 2017 at Tascosa High School, 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. Bruton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 106 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House