TITLE: Congratulating Amy Weinheimer on being named 2013 valedictorian at Groom High School.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Amy Weinheimer on being named 2013 valedictorian at Groom High School.

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WHEREAS, Amy Weinheimer graduated as valedictorian of her senior class at Groom High School on May 31, 2013; and WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; to attain this coveted distinction, Ms. Weinheimer demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours she devoted to her studies are myriad; and WHEREAS, Ms. Weinheimer, who served as president of her school's National Honor Society, received several scholarships from West Texas A&M University, including the Betty Teel Bivins Leadership Scholarship, as well as others from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Better Business Bureau, the Groom Athlete Booster Club, and Christian Mothers; and WHEREAS, Active in University Interscholastic League competitions, this notable Texan qualified for regional in journalism for both headline and editorial writing and was named All Star Crew Best Sound Tech in One Act Play; vice president of the student council and an editor for the journalism/yearbook staff, she was named Student of the Month and a member of the Academic All-District team and was elected homecoming queen her senior year; she captained the cheerleading squad, played basketball, ran cross-country, and qualified for area and regional meets as a member of the track team; and WHEREAS, Ms. Weinheimer worships at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she participates in the youth ministry, and she has worked for her father and the school district; she heads to West Texas A&M University in the fall to major in agriculture; and WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Nick and Renee Weinheimer, Amy Weinheimer earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at Groom High School, and her exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment to excellence have opened the way to limitless opportunities for this remarkable young Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Amy Weinheimer on being named valedictorian of the Groom High School Class of 2013 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Weinheimer as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 144 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House