H.R. No. 820
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
program at Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi has built a
notable record of success over more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, In addition to winning 21 consecutive and 22 overall
state titles, this exemplary unit has continually bested opponents
at the annual NJROTC Nationals competition; there, it has captured
11 championship crowns, as well as 9 unarmed drill team, 7 armed
drill team, and 5 academic trophies; moreover, the squad has
notched 14 titles at the National High School Drill Team
Championships; and
WHEREAS, Since its activation in 1993, when it was selected
as the best new NJROTC program, the unit at Flour Bluff has
benefited from the able direction of Commander Armando Solis; this
Brownsville native and 22-year navy veteran graduated magna cum
laude from St. Edward's University and earned a master's degree
with distinction from the Naval Postgraduate School; during the
course of his tenure at Flour Bluff, he has inspired countless
student-cadets and helped them to develop such important qualities
and abilities as confidence, self-discipline, and leadership
skills; and
WHEREAS, The Flour Bluff High NJROTC program has established
a reputation for excellence at the local, state, and national
levels, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor all who have served
among its ranks; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Flour Bluff High School Navy Junior
Reserve Officers Training Corps on its numerous achievements and
extend to all those associated with the squad sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the unit as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 820 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House