H.R. No. 2139

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, David J. Castillo has been named valedictorian of
	the Class of 2009 at Southside High School in San Antonio, and for
	achieving this significant honor, he indeed merits special
	recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only
	intellect and aptitude, but four years of dedication to the highest
	academic standards; the student who garners this coveted
	distinction must demonstrate a thorough understanding of a wide
	range of subjects, from math and science to language arts and social
	studies, yet the rewards of the countless hours of study and
	preparation are myriad; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to the pride inherent in being
	recognized as the highest achieving student in his class, the
	valedictorian is frequently the recipient of scholarships and
	grants; he also gains the opportunity to address his fellow seniors
	at commencement and to reflect on their shared history as well as
	their hopes and ambitions for the future; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his academic career, David Castillo has
	earned the respect and admiration of his teachers and classmates at
	Southside, and his exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and
	commitment to excellence have surely opened the way to limitless
	opportunities for this outstanding young Texan; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate David J. Castillo on being named
	the 2009 valedictorian at Southside High School and extend to him
	sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Castillo as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Leibowitz
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2139 was adopted by the House on May
	21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House