| H.R. No. 2427 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Ian Slinker of Trinity High School has been named a | ||
| finalist for the National Merit Scholarship; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Established in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship | ||
| Program honors less than one percent of all high school seniors each | ||
| year, based on their scores on the Preliminary Scholastic | ||
| Assessment Test; the designation represents an opportunity for | ||
| young men and women to compete for scholarship awards and win entry | ||
| into some of the nation's best schools; and | ||
| WHEREAS, One of only four students at Trinity High School to | ||
| be chosen as a National Merit Scholar finalist this year, Ian | ||
| Slinker has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and a | ||
| commendable work ethic that will undoubtedly benefit him in the | ||
| future; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This scholastic achievement places Mr. Slinker at | ||
| the forefront of academic excellence in the nation, and it is indeed | ||
| a pleasure to honor this notable student who is well prepared to | ||
| face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Ian Slinker on being selected as a | ||
| finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program and extend to | ||
| him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Slinker as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Smith of Tarrant | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 2427 was adopted by the House on May | ||
| 25, 2007, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||