TITLE: Congratulating Andrew Barnett of El Paso on his perfect SAT math score.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Andrew Barnett of El Paso on his perfect SAT math score.

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WHEREAS, Andrew Barnett of El Paso has scored a perfect 800 on the math section of the SAT, and this rare feat is indeed deserving of recognition; and WHEREAS, A student at Hornedo Middle School, Andrew is just 12 years old, and he took the SAT as part of the application process for the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, an international program that identifies gifted young people; of the 10,000 students who applied to the center this year, he was one of only nine to earn a perfect score on the math section; he will be honored by the center for his achievement in August 2013; and WHEREAS, Andrew Barnett is a member of the math team at his middle school and has won more than 30 medals and trophies in math competitions; he also enjoys reading, fencing, and tae kwon do, a sport in which he has earned a black belt; and WHEREAS, This remarkable youth has demonstrated initiative and maturity in pursuing his goals, and he is a source of great pride to his family and his community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Andrew Barnett on attaining a perfect score on the math portion of the SAT and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Andrew Barnett as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Moody Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 123 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House