Bill Text: TX HR2008 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Elsie Chen, valedictorian of the Sharpstown International School Class of 2017.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR2008 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2008-Introduced.html

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85R28503 JCD-D
By: Wu H.R. No. 2008

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Elsie Chen has been named valedictorian of the Class
of 2017 at Sharpstown International 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. Chen 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. Chen has successfully balanced a challenging
academic course load with a number of extracurricular activities,
including her performances with the school's wind ensemble and her
involvement with the student council and The Woods Project; in her
free time, she enjoys playing billiards and Tetris and singing
karaoke; after graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in
neurobiology at Washington University; and
WHEREAS, During her years at Sharpstown International
School, Elsie Chen has earned the respect and admiration of 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 hereby congratulate Elsie Chen, valedictorian of the
Sharpstown International School Class of 2017, 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. Chen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.