H.R. No. 109

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Merrit Jo Mitchell has been named valedictorian of
	the Class of 2017 at White Deer High School, 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. Mitchell 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 Jim Bob and Karla Mitchell,
	Ms. Mitchell 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 White Deer High, Merrit Jo
	Mitchell 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 85th Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Merrit Jo
	Mitchell, valedictorian of the Class of 2017 at White Deer 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. Mitchell as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Price
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 109 was adopted by the House on August
	15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House