H.R. No. 2059
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, William Andrew Scanlon II has been presented with a
Rising Star Award from the TRIO Islanders Organization at Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, The TRIO Islanders Organization is part of the
university's Programs for Academic Student Support (PASS)
initiative, which furthers the goals of TAMU--CC by providing
resources to low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented
students; in receiving a Rising Star Award, William was recognized
for his academic achievements and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, A high-achieving third grader, William was born in
San Diego, California, but grew up primarily in Yokosuka, Japan,
where he was introduced to cultural diversity at a young age; the
son of navy veteran William A. Scanlon and Marisa Bel Scanlon, he
enjoys reading books, listening to music, singing, dancing, and
practicing his Japanese; he plans to study engineering and robotics
in college in pursuit of his dreams of doing great things to help
others; and
WHEREAS, William Andrew Scanlon II is indeed deserving of
this prestigious honor, and he may look forward to a future bright
with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate William Andrew Scanlon II on his
receipt of a TRIO Islanders Organization Rising Star Award 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 William 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. 2059 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House