H.R. No. 1627 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mahilet Arega Tefera has been named the valedictorian of the Class of 2021 at Liberty High School in Houston, 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. Tefera 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, A Posse Foundation Scholar and Houston Independent School District EMERGE Fellow, Ms. Tefera has further distinguished herself by participating in University Interscholastic League regional competition and the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Speech and Debate Tournament; and WHEREAS, During her years at Liberty High School, Mahilet Tefera 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 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mahilet Arega Tefera on graduating as valedictorian of the Liberty High School Class of 2021 and extend to her sincere best wishes for 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. Tefera as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Wu ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1627 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House