H.R. No. 2454 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Melanie Montoya has been named salutatorian of the Class of 2023 at Skyline High School in Dallas, and she 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 her place as one of the two top-ranking students in her class, Ms. Montoya 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, Ms. Montoya earned an associate of science degree from Skyline Early College High School; she distinguished herself as a member of the National Honor Society and Health Occupations Students of America, and she plans to pursue a degree in animal science at Texas A&M University; and WHEREAS, During her years at Skyline High, Melanie Montoya 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 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Melanie Montoya on graduating as salutatorian of the Skyline High School Class of 2023 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. Montoya as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Neave Criado ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2454 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House