87R30502 CW-D By: Kacal H.R. No. 2046 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Grayson Nicchio is participating in one of life's pivotal milestones with his graduation from James Bowie High School in Austin on June 3, 2021; and WHEREAS, Mr. Nicchio can reflect with great pride on the perseverance he has demonstrated in the pursuit of his goals throughout his high school career; a talented athlete, he has excelled as a member of the Bowie football and baseball teams for all four years; with nearly 3,000 students, Bowie is the largest high school in the Austin Independent School District, and Mr. Nicchio has demonstrated tremendous skill and ability in rising to the top of tough competitions for positions on sports teams; and WHEREAS, In addition to his athletic achievements, this outstanding young Texan has participated in a number of campus activities; through his involvement with the Key Club, he has contributed to numerous campus-area projects, food drives, and other initiatives; further, he has made a positive difference in the greater community as a founding member and officer of the Austin chapter of the Alpha Charity League, a mother-son volunteer organization that provides a wide range of assistance through fundraisers and partnerships with such entities as Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas; exceeding league membership requirements in his five years of involvement, he has also helped organize presentations by area business leaders; in the fall, Mr. Nicchio plans to enroll at Texas A&M University, where he will pursue a degree in business administration; and WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this outstanding young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join his family and friends in recognizing him as he embarks on a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Grayson Nicchio on the occasion of his high school graduation and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Nicchio as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.