85R10949 CJM-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 581
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nicki Rae Pena 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 Robstown High School, Ms. Pena has
overcome many hardships on the road to success, working part-time
to help support her family while managing a challenging course
load; she currently ranks 54th in her class of 142 students, and
after high school, she plans to become the first person in her
family to attend college; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has pursued her goals
with tremendous dedication, and she may take great pride in all that
she has accomplished as she 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 Nicki Rae Pena on her selection as
a 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished
Scholar and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Pena as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.