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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ian Fernandes of Wagner High School in San Antonio |
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has distinguished himself as a talented violinist, well-rounded |
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student, and valued member of his community; and |
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WHEREAS, This exceptional young musician served as vice |
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president of the Wagner High School varsity orchestra from 2017 to |
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2020; over the years, he has won numerous awards in the UIL State |
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Solo-Ensemble Contest, and he earned chairs in the Texas Music |
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Educators Association All-State Orchestras in 2019 and 2020; |
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currently a gig violinist for the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, |
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he also performs regularly for his church and the Judson |
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Independent School District; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the top students at Wagner High, |
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Mr. Fernandes has established himself as a campus leader through |
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his roles as captain of the school's UIL computer science team, |
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president of its Business Professionals of America and National |
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Society of Black Engineers Jr. chapters, and vice president of the |
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Leadership Summit Wagner Club; moreover, he has interned with the |
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NASA Johnson Space Center and completed courses through The |
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University of Texas at Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in the wider community, Mr. Fernandes has |
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hosted a two-day coding camp at 10BitWorks and volunteered with the |
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Loutolim Nursing Home in India, Haven For Hope, and Our Lady's |
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Rosary Makers Guild; moreover, he is a lector at St. Pius X Catholic |
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Church in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, By demonstrating determination and perseverance in |
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the pursuit of his goals, Ian Fernandes has built a strong |
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foundation for success, and he may take justifiable pride in his |
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achievements as he looks forward to the challenges and |
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opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Ian Fernandes for his musical and |
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academic accomplishments and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Fernandes as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |