H.R. No. 287

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Nick Centonze has been named a 2014 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar in recognition of his achievements in the Communications category; and

WHEREAS, The Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholars program was established to reward local students who have demonstrated excellence in such areas as academics, athletics, leadership, and community service; since its inception in 1988, some 480 young men and women have been selected for this prestigious honor, with the winners each receiving a stipend to assist with college expenses; and

WHEREAS, The son of Terri and Sergio Martinez, Mr. Centonze maintains a 3.57 grade point average at Calallen High School; his outstanding leadership as photo editor of both the school newspaper and the yearbook has earned him the Award of Achievement from the University Interscholastic League, and he has also won two UIL state journalism awards for his photographs; after graduating, he plans to study pre-law at Texas State University; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has pursued his goals with tremendous dedication, and he may take great pride in all that he has accomplished as he looks ahead to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Nick Centonze on his selection as a 2014 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar 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. Centonze as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 287 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House