SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1234
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Tiné Valencic, a seventh-grader at Colleyville Middle
School, who has won the 2011 National Geographic Bee; and
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, May 25, 2011, Tiné Valencic
responded successfully to his 25th question: Sagarmatha
National Park is the Nepalese national park in which the southern
part of Mount Everest is located; and
WHEREAS, This bright and industrious 13-year-old triumphed
over 53 other contestants representing each state, the District
of Columbia, Defense Department schools, and United States
territories; his grand prize includes a $25,000 scholarship, a
lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society, and a
trip to the Galapagos Islands; and
WHEREAS, Tiné became interested in geography when he was in
kindergarten and was given an atlas; he was the Texas champion
last year but did not make the national finals; and
WHEREAS, Tiné has worked hard, pursued his goal, and
competed well; the new national champion, he is an exemplary
young man, and he can be justifiably proud of his outstanding
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Tiné Valencic on winning the 2011
National Geographic Bee and extend to him best wishes for success
in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate