TITLE: Congratulating Andrea Miranda Paez on her selection as the 2016-2017 Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Year.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Andrea Miranda Paez on her selection as the 2016-2017 Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Year.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Andrea Miranda Paez of United South High School has been named the 2016-2017 Laredo Sector Youth of the Year by the U.S. Border Patrol; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Raymundo Miranda and America Paez-Miranda, Andrea Miranda Paez is a member of the United South Class of 2017; during her high school career, she has distinguished herself through her involvement in the Academy of Global Business and Advanced Technology magnet program, and she is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, and LULAC Youth; in addition, she has played for the varsity tennis team and participated in University Interscholastic League academic competitions; and WHEREAS, Active in her community, Ms. Miranda Paez has completed more than 1,100 hours of service as an intern with the City of Laredo accounts payable division and as a volunteer with such worthwhile causes as the Sister Cities Festival, the Laredo Tennis Association youth tennis camp, and Sacred Heart Children's Home; and WHEREAS, This bright young Texan plans to earn a degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University before going on to attend medical school; she intends to pursue a career as an oncologist and hopes to eventually return to Laredo to open a cancer research and treatment center; and WHEREAS, Through her dedicated efforts in all her endeavors, Andrea Miranda Paez has built a strong foundation for success, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Andrea Miranda Paez on her selection as the 2016-2017 Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Year and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Miranda Paez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Raymond Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2623 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House