86R31712 SME-D By: Herrero H.R. No. 1573 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Anahita Shadaab Farishta has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2019 at W. B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, 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. Farishta 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 Abdul Hameed and Mumtaz Farishta, Ms. Farishta plans to attend Pomona College in Claremont, California, where she intends to double major in Asian studies and physics; in addition to the pride inherent in being recognized for her hard work, she has 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 W. B. Ray High School, Anahita Shadaab Farishta has 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 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Anahita Shadaab Farishta on graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 2019 at W. B. Ray 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. Farishta as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.