H.R. No. 2193
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Matthew Rodriguez of Tuloso-Midway High School in
Corpus Christi has been named a 2017 Buc Days King Scholar through
the Buc Days Youth Leadership Program; and
WHEREAS, Affiliated with Rodeo Corpus Christi and the Buc
Days Festival, the program accepts 20 seniors each year; the 10 Miss
Buc Days Scholars and 10 Buc Days King Scholars are chosen on the
basis of their academic qualifications, their record of
participation in extracurricular activities, and their performance
in an essay and public speaking competition; and
WHEREAS, During their final semester in high school, the
honorees participate in tours designed to expand their awareness of
educational, career, and service opportunities within their
community and take part in a Dale Carnegie leadership training
program; a total of $37,000 in scholarships is distributed among
the winning students, who are eligible for matching scholarships at
Del Mar Community College, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi,
and Texas A&M University--Kingsville; and
WHEREAS, A fitting recipient of this notable honor, Matthew
Rodriguez has demonstrated determination and perseverance in the
pursuit of his goals, and he may indeed 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 Matthew Rodriguez on his selection
as a 2017 Buc Days King Scholar and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Rodriguez 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. 2193 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House