TITLE: Congratulating Katie Nguyen on graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 2019 at Collegiate High School in Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Katie Nguyen on graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 2019 at Collegiate High School in Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, Katie Nguyen has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2019 at Collegiate High School in Corpus Christi, and she 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; in securing her place as the top-ranking student in her class, Ms. Nguyen demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and her attainment of this coveted distinction is the crowning achievement of a notable high school career; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Tuan Anh Nguyen and Hoa Kim Quach, Ms. Nguyen is graduating with both a diploma from the Collegiate High School Distinguished Achievement Program and an associate degree in liberal arts from Del Mar College; she plans to continue her education at The University of Texas at Austin and study neuroscience with a pre-medical focus; and WHEREAS, Ms. Nguyen has taken an active role in her campus community over the years, serving as secretary of the Senior Class Council and National English Honor Society and as president of Mu Alpha Theta; she has also acted as captain, manager, and vice president of the school's robotics team and earned several accolades at robotics competitions; moreover, she is a QuestBridge College Prep Scholar, a winner of the Rotary Club 4-Way Test, and a finalist in the Buc Days King and Queen Leadership Program; and WHEREAS, During her years at Collegiate High, Katie Nguyen has earned the respect and admiration of both her teachers and classmates, and her 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 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Katie Nguyen on graduating as valedictorian of the Collegiate High School Class of 2019 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success as she begins the next exciting chapter of her life; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Nguyen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1503 was adopted by the House on May 10, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House