H.R. No. 1160
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rafael Rubalcaba III has distinguished himself in
his athletic and academic endeavors at Raymondville High School,
and his exceptional accomplishments have been rewarded with a
scholarship to Texas A&M University--Kingsville; and
WHEREAS, The son of Rafael Rubalcaba, Jr., and Alvina
Rubalcaba, Ralph Rubalcaba has played organized football since age
nine and began earning widespread recognition after becoming the
starting left tackle for the Raymondville Bearkats during his
sophomore year; a three-time member of the All-District first team,
he was also a first-team pick for the 956Sports.com and Valley
Freedom Newspapers All-Valley Teams during his junior and senior
seasons; moreover, he won honorable mention in the Associated Press
All-State selections in 2011, and the following year he became the
first player from Willacy County to be named to the AP All-State
first team; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rubalcaba's senior year contained numerous
other highlights as well; his outstanding efforts as a member of the
Bearkat offensive line helped his team to qualify for the playoffs,
and he gained national attention by receiving awards at the
National Underclassmen Combine in San Antonio and the Blue-Grey
Super Combine in Canton, Ohio; in addition, he was invited to take
part in the Blue-Grey National All-Star Classic in Tampa, Florida,
an event which showcases the nation's best high school players; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable young Texan has excelled in the
classroom as well as on the gridiron; he is ranked in the top 10 of
his graduating class and is an honorable mention player on the Texas
High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Team; his
involvement in extracurricular activities includes service as an
FFA student advisor and as president of the Lettermen's Club, and he
volunteers with the local Little League and with the Bible school
programs at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the First United
Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, A highly sought-after college prospect,
Mr. Rubalcaba will attend Texas A&M University--Kingsville in the
fall of 2013 on a scholarship, and he plans to major in business and
marketing; and
WHEREAS, By demonstrating talent and commitment on the field
while also succeeding in his studies, Rafael Rubalcaba serves as a
positive role model for area youth, and he may indeed look forward
to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Rafael Rubalcaba III on his
acceptance of a scholarship offer from Texas A&M
University--Kingsville and commend him for his superb achievements
as an athlete and scholar; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Rubalcaba as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1160 was adopted by the House on April
10, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House