TITLE: Congratulating Kollin Alexander Abbe on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Panhandle High School.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kollin Alexander Abbe on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Panhandle High School.

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WHEREAS, Kollin Alexander Abbe has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Panhandle High School, and he 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; Mr. Abbe demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and his attainment of this coveted distinction is the crowning achievement of a notable high school career; and WHEREAS, Over the past four years, Mr. Abbe has participated in a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities; in addition to his service as vice president of the National Honor Society, he has been executive president of the student council, and he has been named Mr. PHS and Most Studious by his peers; he also competed for the Panhandle track, golf, and powerlifting squads, as well as the football team, for which he earned Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State honors; after graduation, he plans to study biology at The University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, The son of Geneo and Debbie Abbe, Kollin Alexander Abbe has earned the respect and admiration of his teachers and classmates, and his 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kollin Alexander Abbe, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Panhandle High School, and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success as he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Abbe as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3560 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House