H.R. No. 131
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ricardo Flores, a 2017 graduate of the Americas High
School Libertas Academy in El Paso, has been named the 2017 Student
of the Year by the National Speech & Debate Association; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given each year to a
graduating senior from the National Speech & Debate Association who
best represents the organization's code of honor, which emphasizes
integrity, humility, respect, leadership, and service; and
WHEREAS, A most deserving recipient, Ricardo Flores
graduated fourth in his class from the law and government magnet
program at the Libertas Academy, and as a senior, he qualified in
five events at the Texas Forensic Association State Tournament;
during his exemplary high school career, he served as head captain
of the forensics team, as president of the National Technical Honor
Society, as parliamentarian of the National Honor Society, and as a
member of the district superintendent's student advisory
committee; moreover, he generously gave of his time and talents to
assist with a number of worthy volunteer projects; and
WHEREAS, This notable young Texan has demonstrated
exceptional initiative and determination in the pursuit of his
goals, and he may indeed reflect with pride on this high honor as he
looks ahead to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Ricardo
Flores on his selection as the National Speech & Debate Association
2017 Student of the Year 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. Flores as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
González of El Paso
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House