H.R. No. 2466

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Matthew Martinez, a junior at Gregory-Portland High School, was named the 2015 Mr. Windfest by the Portland Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, In preparation for Windfest, an annual event sponsored by the Portland Chamber of Commerce to celebrate spring, the chamber selected an outstanding male and female 11th-grade student to represent the chamber and the festival; in his role as Mr. Windfest, Mr. Martinez will participate in other chamber events throughout the year, and he will receive a scholarship; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez plans to begin his college education this summer by taking dual credit courses in English, biology, government, and economics at Del Mar College; his goal is to take pharmacy classes at Angelo State University; and

WHEREAS, An outstanding student, Mr. Martinez is a member of the Gregory-Portland Y-Lead class, and he is involved with the athletics program as a student trainer; he has also developed an interest in politics and hopes to travel to the State Capitol to participate in the Senate's Sergeant-at-Arms program; and

WHEREAS, Through hard work and a commitment to excellence, this outstanding young Texan has achieved a significant record of success, and he indeed deserves special recognition for his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Matthew Martinez on his selection as the 2015 Mr. Windfest and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2466 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House