TITLE: Honoring the 2017 valedictorians and salutatorians of the Rio Grande Valley high schools.

SUMMARY: Honoring the 2017 valedictorians and salutatorians of the Rio Grande Valley high schools.

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WHEREAS, Each year, the most accomplished students are named as valedictorians and salutatorians of their respective schools, and a group of outstanding young men and women in the Rio Grande Valley have earned this prestigious honor as members of the Class of 2017; and WHEREAS, The Rio Grande Valley Partnership recognized the top two graduating seniors from every high school in the region at its 28th annual Valley Proud Honors Banquet on May 22, 2017; a total of 113 students were commended for their scholastic excellence, and a number of these talented young people will be selected to receive scholarships to help further their higher education goals; and WHEREAS, Achieving the title of valedictorian or salutatorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; in securing their place at the top of their class, these students demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours they devoted to their studies are myriad; and WHEREAS, The valedictorians and salutatorians of the Rio Grande Valley represent the future of the Lone Star State, and they may reflect with great pride on their many accomplishments as they embark on the next exciting chapter of their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2017 at Rio Grande Valley high schools and extend to each of them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Rio Grande Valley Partnership as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lucio III Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2621 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House