SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 116
WHEREAS, Andrea Miranda Paez of United South High School
has been named the 2016-2017 Laredo Sector Youth of the Year by
the United States Border Patrol; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Raymundo Miranda and America
Paez-Miranda, Andrea Miranda Paez is a member of the United South
Class of 2017; during her high school career, she has distinguished
herself through her involvement in the Academy of Global Business
and Advanced Technology magnet program, and she is a member of
the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society,
and LULAC Youth; in addition, she has played for the varsity
tennis team and participated in University Interscholastic
League academic competitions; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Andrea Miranda Paez has
completed more than 1,100 hours of service as an intern with the
City of Laredo accounts payable division and as a volunteer with
such worthwhile causes as the Sister Cities Festival, the Laredo
Tennis Association youth tennis camp, and Sacred Heart Children's
Home; and
WHEREAS, This bright young Texan plans to earn a degree in
biomedical science from Texas A&M University before going on to
attend medical school; she intends to pursue a career as an
oncologist and hopes to eventually return to Laredo to open a
cancer research and treatment center; and
WHEREAS, Through her dedicated efforts in all her endeavors,
Andrea Miranda Paez has built a strong foundation for success,
and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Andrea
Miranda Paez on her selection as the 2016-2017 Laredo Sector
Border Patrol Youth of the Year and extend to her sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 10, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate