H.R. No. 1851
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Austin Wayne Self, a freshman at Vandegrift High
  School in Austin, realized a new milestone in his auto racing career
  with his victory in the 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series
  opener; and
         WHEREAS, Competing at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle on March 5,
  his birthday, Mr. Self won the 35-lap Late Model contest and
  finished second in the NASCAR A-Line Modified feature race; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Self is a nationally recognized kart racing
  champion, a sport he first took up when he was four years old; he
  began making the transition to stock cars last year and was named
  the 2010 Texas Super Racing Series Late Model Rookie of the Year;
  and
         WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Self enjoys the love and
  support of his father and team manager, Tim, his mother, JoAnn, and
  his sister, Michail; he also benefits greatly from the expert
  direction of his driving coach, Chris Baker; and
         WHEREAS, Through hard work, skill, and dedication, Austin
  Self has become a young racer of tremendous promise who is poised
  for further achievements in the world of high-speed motor sports;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Austin Wayne Self for his victory
  in the opening event of the 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series
  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. Self as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Howard of Travis
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1851 was adopted by the House on May
  19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House