H.R. No. 1059
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hunter Adams, a student at Richard King High School
in Corpus Christi, joined with a group of his classmates to win the
high school category at the regional Science Bowl competition held
at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on February 4, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of
Science, the Science Bowl brings together middle and high school
students to participate in a fast-paced academic contest that
touches on disciplines ranging from biology and chemistry to
physics and math; at the regional level, competitors from King High
School bested 19 other teams from South Texas to earn an
all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they will take
part in the national competition being held from April 27 to May 1,
2017; and
WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Richard King High School,
Hunter Adams has twice qualified for the Science Bowl nationals,
and this year, he was in charge of studying earth science for his
team; he is also an Eagle Scout, and as a member of his school's
speech and debate team, he has advanced to the national tournament
on two occasions; this coming fall semester, he will be attending
Rice University, where he plans to study both geology and theology
in preparation for a life in the priesthood; and
WHEREAS, With their fine showing in the regional Science Bowl
competition, the members of the King High School team have brought
credit to their school and their community, and Hunter Adams may
take justifiable pride in his contributions to the team's winning
performance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Hunter Adams on being part of the
2017 regional Science Bowl high school championship team from
Richard King High School and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Adams as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1059 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House