H.R. No. 1851
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 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series
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 Whelen All-American 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.
Howard of Travis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1851 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House