H.R. No. 1540

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Bryan Holcomb of Friendswood High School has been awarded the 2013 State Farm Texas Scholar Award; and

WHEREAS, Established in 2001, the Texas Scholar Award recognizes exceptional high school seniors in the Lone Star State; in order to be considered for the award, students must perform in University Interscholastic League-sanctioned competition, be active community service volunteers, and graduate with a minimum grade point average of 3.5; and

WHEREAS, The son of Brad and Angela Holcomb, Bryan Holcomb is ranked third in the senior class at FHS and is a National Merit Scholar; in UIL competition, Mr. Holcomb is ranked 11th in the state in math and 4th in the state in marching band, and he earned a 1st division rating in concert band; he and his academic decathlon team won the 2013 Medium School State Championship, and he finished 7th overall with a gold medal in economics and silver medals in literature, music, and math; in addition, he wrestles on the school team, plays piano for his church's boys choir, and is an Eagle Scout; next year, he plans on attending a four-year university and pursuing a dual degree in sports management and business; and

WHEREAS, Bryan Holcomb is a source of great pride to his family, school, and community, and he may indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bryan Holcomb on receiving the 2013 State Farm Texas Scholar Award 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. Holcomb as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Bonnen of Galveston

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1540 was adopted by the House on April 24, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House