78S30312 MW-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 101



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Champion cyclist and Marine Military Academy cadet 
Bryan Zurlo of Weslaco has demonstrated admirable determination and 
skill in achieving his personal goals, and it is a pleasure to 
recognize him at this time; and
	WHEREAS, Ranked fifth in the state in his category for 
cycling, Mr. Zurlo treks 30-40 miles a day and has recently competed 
in a 102-mile competition; stamina and self-discipline are 
trademarks of this young man's character, traits he attributes to 
his tenure at the Marine Military Academy (MMA)in Harlingen; and
	WHEREAS, After attending the Science Academy in Mercedes for 
two years, Mr. Zurlo completed high school at the MMA, and he joined 
his father and brother on the school's alumni list when he graduated 
in May 2003; Mr. Zurlo is now attending Texas A&M University at 
Galveston and plans to one day become a United States Marines Corps 
officer; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished young Texan is a source of 
tremendous pride to his family, friends, and community, and he 
undoubtedly has a bright and rewarding future ahead of him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Bryan Zurlo on 
his graduation from the Marine Military Academy and his myriad 
achievements in cycling and extend to him best wishes for continued 
success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Zurlo as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.