By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 2073



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, La Joya I.S.D. student Eric Daniel Flores of 
Palmview has achieved remarkable success by placing second in his 
category at the ExxonMobil Texas State Science and Engineering Fair 
held in San Antonio on April 1, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The first student from Irene Garcia Middle School to 
qualify for the state science fair, Eric Flores competed against 
students from across the Lone Star State who represent the best and 
brightest science students in their communities; and
	WHEREAS, Before his impressive showing in San Antonio, Mr. 
Flores earned top honors at the regional competition held in 
Brownsville, including first place in his division, zoology, and 
the Eastman Kodak Award for best pictures; moreover, he was named 
the regional event's grand champion, another first for his school; 
and
	WHEREAS, The son of State Representative Kino Flores and 
Debra Flores, this well-rounded seventh-grader is involved in a 
host of extracurricular activities, such as horse breeding, 
training, and racing; also a talented Little-Leaguer, he has been 
in the All-Stars since he started T-Ball, and he is currently a 
valued player in the Pony League; and
	WHEREAS, Eric Flores is a source of tremendous pride to his 
family and his community, and he may undoubtedly look forward to a 
bright and rewarding future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Eric Daniel Flores on his second 
place win at the ExxonMobil Texas State Science and Engineering 
Fair 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. Flores as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.