H.R. No. 2196
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Meagan Harrington of Richard King High School in
Corpus Christi has been named a 2017 Miss Buc Days 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, Meagan
Harrington has demonstrated determination and perseverance in the
pursuit of her goals, and she 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 Meagan Harrington on her selection
as a 2017 Miss Buc Days Scholar and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Harrington 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. 2196 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House