82R20877 JBA-D
By: Howard of Travis H.R. No. 1457
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Austin Wayne Self, a freshman at Vandegrift High
School in Austin, realized a new milestone in his auto racing career
with his victory in the NASCAR Texas Super Racing Series 2011 season
opener; and
WHEREAS, Competing at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle on March 5,
his birthday, Mr. Self won the 35-lap Late Model contest and
finished second in the NASCAR A-Line Modified feature race; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Self is a nationally recognized kart racing
champion, a sport he first took up when he was four years old; he
began making the transition to stock cars last year and was named
the 2010 Texas Super Racing Series Late Model Rookie of the Year;
and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Self enjoys the love and
support of his father and team manager, Tim, his mother, JoAnn, and
his sister, Michail; he also benefits greatly from the expert
direction of his driving coach, Chris Baker; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work, skill, and dedication, Austin
Self has become a young racer of tremendous promise who is poised
for further achievements in the world of high-speed motor sports;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Austin Wayne Self for his victory
in the opening event of the 2011 NASCAR Texas Super Racing Series
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Self as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.