H.R. No. 1854 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Alex Hai Shi has been named salutatorian of the Class of 2023 at Tompkins High School in Katy, and he indeed merits special recognition for receiving this significant honor; and WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; in securing his place as one of the two top-ranking students in his class, Mr. Shi demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and his attainment of this coveted distinction is the crowning achievement of a notable high school career; and WHEREAS, Following graduation, Mr. Shi plans to attend Cornell University, where he will major in economics and sociology; and WHEREAS, During his years at Tompkins High School, Alex Hai Shi has earned the respect and admiration of both his teachers and classmates, and his 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 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Alex Hai Shi on graduating as salutatorian of the Tompkins High School Class of 2023 and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success as he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Shi as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1854 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House