H.R. No. 1522

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Noah Sekinger of Vela High School in Edinburg has been named the Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the Monitor newspaper, and this achievement is truly worthy of recognition; and

WHEREAS, Despite suffering a leg injury early in the year, Mr. Sekinger demonstrated outstanding leadership during his senior campaign; he lit up the scoreboard during the postseason by netting a total of 75 points across four games, and his efforts were instrumental in enabling the SaberCats to advance to the regional semifinals; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his exceptional performance with the Vela varsity squad, Mr. Sekinger has competed in Amateur Athletic Union basketball with other top players in the Rio Grande Valley; excelling off the court as well, he has maintained strong grades throughout high school and plans to pursue a college degree in biology following graduation; and

WHEREAS, Through skill, determination, and an enduring commitment to excellence, Noah Sekinger has distinguished himself as one of the premier high school basketball competitors in South Texas, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Noah Sekinger on being named the Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the Monitor newspaper and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

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

Canales

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1522 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2019, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House