H.R. No. 109
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Merrit Jo Mitchell has been named valedictorian of
the Class of 2017 at White Deer High School, and she indeed merits
special recognition for receiving this significant honor; and
WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only
intellect and aptitude but also four years of dedication to the
highest academic standards; in securing her place as the
top-ranking student in her class, Ms. Mitchell 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 Jim Bob and Karla Mitchell,
Ms. Mitchell 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 White Deer High, Merrit Jo
Mitchell 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 Merrit Jo
Mitchell, valedictorian of the Class of 2017 at White Deer 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. Mitchell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 109 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House