TITLE: Congratulating Jacqueline Falcon, valedictorian of the Grulla High School Class of 2013.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jacqueline Falcon, valedictorian of the Grulla High School Class of 2013.

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WHEREAS, Jacqueline Falcon was named valedictorian of the Class of 2013 at Grulla High School, and for achieving this significant honor, she indeed merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; the student who garners this coveted distinction must demonstrate a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, from math and science to language arts and social studies, yet the rewards of the countless hours of study and preparation are myriad; and WHEREAS, In addition to her success in the classroom, Ms. Falcon participated in band and in the Starr County Youth Coalition, and she generously volunteered throughout the community; she focused much of her effort on events that involved children, including the Special Olympics and the Winter Wonderland and Snow Festival, as she hopes to one day pursue a career as a pediatrician; she also assisted at the Starr County Fair first aid station and at local clinics and hospitals; and WHEREAS, Ms. Falcon plans to study biology at The University of Texas at Austin and then to continue her education in graduate and medical school; and WHEREAS, Jacqueline Falcon earned the respect and admiration of her teachers and classmates at Grulla High, and her exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment to excellence have surely opened the way to limitless opportunities for this remarkable young Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jacqueline Falcon, valedictorian of the Grulla High School Class of 2013, and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Falcon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 213 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House