SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the salutatorian and valedictorian graduates in the Greater Houston Area who are being honored at the 25th Annual Vietnamese-American Youth Recognition Luncheon on August 8, 2021; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association recognizes Vietnamese-American students who have graduated with highest honors from their respective Houston-area high schools; and WHEREAS, In addition to honoring students for their achievements, this event aims to encourage the pursuit of academic excellence among area youth and to highlight the importance of civic and community involvement; previous event honorees help chair the event, many of whom continued their ambitious educational paths and went on to become esteemed leaders in their communities; and WHEREAS, This year, the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association is honoring 23 valedictorians and 25 salutatorians; these exemplary students have worked hard throughout their years of schooling, and they can reflect with pride on their outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend all of the salutatorian and valedictorian graduates who are being recognized at the 25th Annual Vietnamese-American Youth Recognition Luncheon and extend to all best wishes for a memorable event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for these graduates as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Whitmire ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 2, 2021. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate