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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Nick Hernandez achieved great distinction during |
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his football career at Reagan High School in San Antonio, |
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establishing himself as a skilled punter and one of the most |
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accurate field goal kickers in the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, During his three seasons with the Rattlers, |
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Mr. Hernandez converted 16 of 18 field goal attempts and made 113 of |
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his 114 extra point kicks. As team captain, he closed out his 2020 |
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senior campaign in impressive fashion, booting 54 of 55 PATs |
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through the uprights while missing only one field goal on the year; |
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his leg strength and smooth follow-through gained the attention of |
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college scouts, and he has signed a letter of intent to play |
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football at the University of Sioux Falls; and |
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WHEREAS, In December 2020, Mr. Hernandez won the Golden Boot |
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award as an overall winner at the prestigious Kicking World |
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National Showcase in Austin, drilling perfect kicks at distances up |
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to 60 yards; he was selected as both a kicker and punter on the 2020 |
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Kicking World All-America Team, and he collected numerous other |
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awards during his high school career, capping off his senior year as |
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a unanimous First Team All-District selection and as a roster pick |
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for the San Antonio Sports All-Star football game. In addition, he |
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received All-State honorable mention recognition, and he was named |
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an All-Area kicker and punter by the San Antonio Express-News; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hernandez enjoys the |
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support of his parents, Dr. Lee Hernandez and Marcy Hernandez, and |
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his siblings, Mireya, Corina, and Marcos Hernandez; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating an impeccable work ethic and an |
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unwavering commitment to excellence on the gridiron, Nick Hernandez |
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is a source of tremendous pride for his school and community, and he |
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is poised for further success as he looks ahead to his college |
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football career; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Nick Hernandez on his outstanding |
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accomplishments as a member of the Reagan High School football team |
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and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |