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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Guy McClendon has been named a 2014 Corpus Christi |
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Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar in |
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recognition of his achievements in the Service and Leadership |
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category; and |
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WHEREAS, The Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished |
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Scholars program was established to reward local students who have |
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demonstrated excellence in such areas as academics, athletics, |
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leadership, and community service; since its inception in 1988, |
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some 480 young men and women have been selected for this prestigious |
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honor, with the winners each receiving a stipend to assist with |
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college expenses; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Kathy McClendon and Guy Morris McClendon |
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Jr., Guy McClendon is a senior at Banquete High School, where he |
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maintains a 98 grade point average and ranks 10th in his class; he |
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has completed medical courses at Del Mar College and has earned |
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certification as a nursing assistant and an EKG technician; also |
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participating in a variety of extracurricular activities, he is a |
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member of the school's golf team and a huddle leader in the |
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and he has served in leadership |
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roles in the student council, the Clover Leaf 4-H, and the BHS |
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chapter of HOSA-Future Health Professionals; in addition, he has |
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attained the rank of Eagle Scout; after graduation, he plans to |
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pursue a career as a registered nurse and later, a youth pastor or |
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missionary; and |
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WHEREAS, This exceptional young Texan has worked toward his |
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goals with tremendous dedication, and he may take great pride in all |
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that he has accomplished as he looks ahead to a future bright with |
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promise; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Guy McClendon on his selection as a |
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2014 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished |
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Scholar and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. McClendon as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |