TITLE: Congratulating Aaliyah Xu Sun, valedictorian of the West Texas High School Class of 2013.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Aaliyah Xu Sun, valedictorian of the West Texas High School Class of 2013.

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WHEREAS, Aaliyah Xu Sun graduated as valedictorian of the senior class of West Texas High School on May 31, 2013; and WHEREAS, Earning the title of valedictorian requires not only intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the highest academic standards; to attain this coveted distinction, Ms. Sun demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours she has devoted to her studies are myriad; and WHEREAS, A member of the National Honor Society, where she served as vice president, and also a member of the cheerleading squad, Ms. Sun further distinguished herself as a talented athlete, receiving all-district academic honors for track and all-state recognition in volleyball and basketball; active in band, she advanced to state in solo-ensemble; she also qualified for UIL regionals in the number sense and calculator events and competed at the state level in CX debate and in one-act play; honored repeatedly for her theatrical performances, she was named to all-star casts for the district one-act play, the zone one-act play, and the dinner theatre; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating notable leadership, Ms. Sun served as secretary of the student council and as captain of the science bowl team; she plans to study chemical engineering at Texas Tech University, where she has been admitted to the honors college; and WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Yuhong Kenny and Matt and Kelley Tucker, Aaliyah Sun has earned the respect and admiration of teachers and classmates alike, and her exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and commitment to excellence have opened the way to limitless opportunities for this outstanding young Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Aaliyah Xu Sun, valedictorian of the West Texas High School Class of 2013, 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. Sun as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 166 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House