79R18679 JHS-D

By:  Keel                                                         H.R. No. 2143



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Aaron Kyle Polanco of Wimberly will graduate with 
highest honors from the U.S. Naval Academy on May 27, 2005, and it 
is appropriate to take this opportunity to recognize this 
exceptional young man for his academic and athletic achievements; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Polanco, who completed a double major in 
quantitative economics and mathematics, plans to attend flight 
school to train in the U.S. Marine Corps pilot program; a standout 
athlete at the academy, he was the first Hispanic Texan to serve as 
captain of the Navy football team and led the Midshipmen to a 10-2 
record during his senior season, the team's best season in 99 years; 
and
	WHEREAS, With Mr. Polanco at the helm, Navy throttled 
longtime rival Army by the score of 42-13 in the 105th meeting 
between the two academies; after the game, he proudly presented a 
Navy football to President George W. Bush, which was undoubtedly a 
highlight in the young quarterback's life; and
	WHEREAS, This talented and dedicated athlete went on to lead 
the Middies to a 34-19 victory over New Mexico in the Emerald Bowl 
in December 2004 and was named the game's most valuable player; he 
was also selected as Navy's team MVP for the 2004 season; and
	WHEREAS, The son of law enforcement personnel, Mr. Polanco 
has received a strong moral foundation from his parents, who are 
justifiably proud of their son; the Wimberly High School graduate 
is a credit to the U.S. Naval Academy and the State of Texas and is 
most deserving of special praise; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Aaron Kyle Polanco on his 
graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy and extend best wishes to him 
for continued success and happiness in all his endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Polanco as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.