H.R. No. 1425 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ortiz Intermediate School in Robstown held its annual science fair on January 30, 2013, and seven students were named winners in the competition; and WHEREAS, A. J. Barrera took first place among the sixth grade contestants, with Ethan Hinojosa and Marco Barrera placing second and third, respectively; Jared Prezas was the fifth grade champion, and he was followed by Brandon Garza in second and by two students who tied for third, Sierra Salazar and Jennifer Portillo; and WHEREAS, The winners were chosen by a panel of judges and announced by Ortiz principal Laura Cueva; in addition to earning the admiration of their teachers and fellow students, all seven prize winners advanced to the Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair for another round of competition; and WHEREAS, These talented young Texans have demonstrated that dedication and ingenuity can lead to exceptional results, and they are indeed deserving of recognition for their achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the winners of the 2013 Ortiz Intermediate School Science Fair and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the winning students as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1425 was adopted by the House on April 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House