H.R. No. 575
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Xander Tipton has been named a 2016 Corpus Christi
Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar in the career
category; and
WHEREAS, The Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished
Scholars program was established to reward local students who have
demonstrated excellence in specific areas of achievement; since its
inception in 1988, hundreds of young men and women have been
selected for this prestigious honor, and each of the 2016 winners
received a $1,000 scholarship to help fund their college studies;
and
WHEREAS, A senior at Veterans Memorial High School, Xander
Tipton is a skilled welder who has begun turning his talent and
drive toward making art; he has broadened his understanding of the
field by not only taking art classes but also visiting the Art
Center of Corpus Christi on a regular basis; in addition to
maintaining a 3.09 grade point average, he is a member of the
wrestling team and a former football player; outside of school, he
serves Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Robstown as an usher
and as a member of both the youth choir and the youth ministry;
after graduation, he plans to continue studying welding and honing
his craft as a visual artist; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has pursued his goals
with tremendous dedication, and he may take great pride in all that
he has accomplished as he looks ahead to a future bright with
promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Xander Tipton on his selection as a
2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished
Scholar 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. Tipton 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. 575 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House