TITLE: Congratulating Elijah Escamilla on his graduation from the Americas High School Libertas Academy in El Paso.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Elijah Escamilla on his graduation from the Americas High School Libertas Academy in El Paso.

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WHEREAS, Graduation from high school is one of life's pivotal milestones, and Elijah Escamilla is celebrating that significant achievement as a member of the Class of 2017 at the Americas High School Libertas Academy in El Paso; and WHEREAS, Mr. Escamilla is among the students who have completed their secondary education in the academy's Advanced Academics Program, which features specialized curricula focused on law, government, and public administration; and WHEREAS, The son of Obed Escamilla and Leticia Escamilla, Mr. Escamilla ranks in the top 10 percent of his class and is a member of both the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society; he has further distinguished himself as a student-athlete, and in addition to running track, he played on the football team, helping lead the Trailblazers to district and bi-district championships and earning second team all-district honors; after graduation, he plans to attend Texas A&M University and to pursue a career as an officer in the military; and WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this outstanding young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join his family and friends in recognizing him as he embarks on a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elijah Escamilla on the occasion of his graduation from the Americas High School Libertas Academy and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Escamilla as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez of El Paso Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2457 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House