H.R. No. 579
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Isahia Garza has been named a 2016 Corpus Christi
Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar in the
achiever 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 Harold T. Branch Academy for Career and
Technical Education, Isahia Garza has maintained an impressive 3.65
grade point average while working toward an associate degree in
chemistry through dual-credit courses at Del Mar College; in
addition to keeping up with his challenging academic course load
and a part-time job, he participates in such extracurricular
activities as the Charter Communication Club and Skills USA, and he
successfully ran for the office of student council vice president;
after finishing his studies at Del Mar, he plans to continue his
education as a pharmacy student; 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 Isahia Garza 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. Garza 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. 579 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House