IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 586 
Recognizing the achievements of America’s high school valedictorians of the 
graduating class of 2009, promoting the importance of encouraging intel-
lectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high 
school students. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 25, 2009 
Mr. MEEKS of New York (for himself, Mr. RUSH, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. 
MEEK of Florida, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. DAVIS 
of Illinois, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. REYES, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. HIRONO, 
Mr. KIRK, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. 
CUMMINGS, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, Mr. 
DRIEHAUS, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. 
CARSON of Indiana, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. CHANDLER, 
Mr. OLVER, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. 
HINOJOSA, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. TONKO, Ms. 
KOSMAS, Mr. WATT, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, 
Mr. TOWNS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. WILSON 
of South Carolina, Mr. BOREN, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. SCOTT 
of Georgia, Ms. WATSON, Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Ms. GIFFORDS, and 
Mr. RAHALL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the achievements of America’s high school val-
edictorians of the graduating class of 2009, promoting 
the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and 
rewarding academic excellence of all American high 
school students. 
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•HRES 586 IH 
Whereas valedictorians are conferred as the highest academi-
cally ranked student in their high school’s graduating 
class; 
Whereas our Nation’s secondary schools honor their highest 
academically ranked students with the ‘‘Valedictorian’’ 
title; 
Whereas valedictorians have demonstrated consistency in 
their intellectual inquiry, academic discipline, and utiliza-
tion of teacher mentoring throughout their high school 
careers; 
Whereas valedictorians serve as peer role models to fellow 
high school students by succeeding academically and con-
tributing to community improvement; 
Whereas valedictorians are charged with the duty of giving a 
graduation speech that reflects upon the intellectual de-
velopment and community involvement of the graduating 
class and inspires all graduating students to further their 
academic studies and social engagement; 
Whereas numerous valedictorians and graduating seniors will 
further their intellectual interests and academic studies 
by enrolling in universities and postsecondary educational 
institutions; 
Whereas family members, teachers, school administrators, 
and community members have nurtured the intellectual 
growth and rewarded the academic achievements of val-
edictorians and graduating seniors; and 
Whereas valedictorians and graduating seniors will become 
America’s future civic, business, and political leaders, 
maintaining our Nation’s global leadership position and 
strengthening its economic competitiveness: Now, there-
fore, be it 
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•HRES 586 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors and recognizes the valedictorians 
and graduating seniors of the class of 2009 for their 
academic achievements and contributions to their 
communities; 
(2) encourages all valedictorians and graduating 
seniors to further their intellectual inquiry and aca-
demic studies in universities and postsecondary edu-
cational institutions; and 
(3) supports the continued social engagement of 
valedictorians and graduating seniors, which utilizes 
their knowledge and skills for the betterment of 
their communities and the social, cultural, and eco-
nomic advancement of the Nation. 
Æ 
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