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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Austin Holloway graduated as the salutatorian of the |
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senior class of Borger High School on May 31, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Earning the title of salutatorian requires not only |
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intellect and aptitude, but also four years of dedication to the |
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highest academic standards; to attain this coveted distinction, |
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Mr. Holloway demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range |
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of subjects, and the rewards of the countless hours he has devoted |
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to his studies are myriad; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Cappy and Terry Holloway, Mr. Holloway |
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has distinguished himself as a member of the Borger High School |
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Band, with which he performed on the xylophone and baritone, and as |
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a keyboard player in the school jazz band; he is likewise acclaimed |
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for his skill on the piano, his instrument of choice, and has held a |
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six-year membership in the Music Notes Studio; his talent as a |
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pianist has taken him to a number of events, including a recent |
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statewide competition held in Austin and a senior recital at Frank |
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Phillips College; and |
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WHEREAS, A high achiever in scholastic pursuits as well, |
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Mr. Holloway is a member of the National Honor Society and has |
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received a letter of commendation from the National Merit |
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Scholarship Corporation; each year, he has ranked among the top 10 |
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students in his class, and he has competed in UIL Math and |
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Calculator, managing first-place showings at the district level in |
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both events; he was awarded a presidential scholarship to Austin |
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College in Sherman and plans to seek a degree in math with a minor in |
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music; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his academic career, Austin Holloway has |
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earned the respect and admiration of his teachers and classmates |
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alike, and his exceptional scholastic ability, hard work, and |
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commitment to excellence have opened the way to limitless |
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opportunities for this remarkable young Texan; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Austin |
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Holloway, salutatorian of the Borger High School Class of 2013, and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success as he begins |
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the next exciting chapter of his life; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Holloway as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Price |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 141 was adopted by the House on June |
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25, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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