H.R. No. 2117



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Two students from Alief won first place in the 
welding projects category at the SkillsUSA competition in Fort 
Worth, and these fine young men are most deserving of special 
recognition for this significant accomplishment; and
	WHEREAS, Danny Vu and Sam Lutz, students at Hastings and 
Elsik High Schools, designed and constructed an engine stand that 
was selected as the outstanding project among some 50 team entries; 
and
	WHEREAS, Under the tutelage of Lloyd Williams, welding 
instructor at Elsik High School, this talented twosome built the 
project from scratch and were judged on its usefulness, degree of 
difficulty, and quality of work; also taken into account were 
project documentation and overall presentation; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lutz is planning to begin his studies in 
mechanical engineering this fall at Texas A&M University on a full 
ROTC scholarship; Mr. Vu will return to Hastings for his senior year 
before making his final decision regarding higher education; and
	WHEREAS, Through their impressive success, these outstanding 
students have earned widespread respect and admiration, and they 
may take great pride in this first-place award for years to come; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Danny Vu and Sam Lutz for winning 
first place at the SkillsUSA competition and commend Lloyd Williams 
for his contributions to the duo's success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 
for Mr. Vu, Mr. Lutz, and Mr. Williams as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2117 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House