H.R. No. 124 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A strong work ethic and a commitment to academic excellence enabled Austin Gardner and Christopher Stanaland of El Paso to excel in their participation in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by NASA and funded by the State of Texas, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Rotary NASA, the program fosters interest in science, technology, engineering, and math careers among high school students; and WHEREAS, Participants are mentored online by NASA personnel as they take part in web-based lessons covering the space shuttle, the International Space Station, and the exploration of the moon and Mars; students who complete the lessons participate in a six-day workshop at the Johnson Space Center in Houston; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gardner, a student at Coronado High School, and Mr. Stanaland, a student at Transmountain Early College High School, are moving toward the front ranks of the next generation of scientists and engineers through their participation in this prestigious program, and each young man is a source of great pride to his family and his school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Austin Gardner and Christopher Stanaland on their participation in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Gardner and Mr. Stanaland as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Moody ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 124 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House