SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 785
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dominic J. Yurk for his outstanding academic achievements
and his dedication to his work as a mentor and a tutor; and
WHEREAS, Dominic is a 16-year-old senior at Paschal High
School in Fort Worth, where he ranks sixth in his graduating
class and is president of the science club; he is also a leader on
the Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Sciences
competition team, and he is leading and helping to prepare the
school's teams for the upcoming Physics Bowl and the United
States Department of Energy National Science Bowl in Washington,
D.C.; and
WHEREAS, He placed second at the Exxon Mobil Texas State
Science and Engineering Fair in San Antonio for his chaos theory
project, and he had the state's highest score at a University
Interscholastic League district science competition earlier this
year; for three consecutive years, he has been the state champion
in physics at the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association's
science competition; and
WHEREAS, He is noted for his love of learning and for the
enjoyment he derives from serving as a mentor to his peers and
fellow scholars, as well as from serving as a tutor to those who
are struggling with basic mathematics and science concepts; he
launched a mentoring program at McLean Middle School and has
strived to inspire others at his high school to carry on with the
culture of mentorship after his departure for college; and
WHEREAS, Dominic looks forward to studying at the
prestigious California Institute of Technology following his
high school graduation; he is truly deserving of recognition for
his exceptional achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Dominic J. Yurk on his hard work and
commitment to helping others through his service as a mentor and
a tutor and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all
his 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 April 30, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate