TITLE: Congratulating Billy Braun of Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio on placing first in the Chemistry 1 category at the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Billy Braun of Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio on placing first in the Chemistry 1 category at the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad.

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WHEREAS, Billy Braun, a student at Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio, won first place in the Chemistry 1 category at the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad held at St. Mary's University on March 24, 2023; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the American Chemical Society, the Chemistry Olympiad is a multitiered competition designed to foster interest and promote achievement in high school chemistry; all high school students are invited to participate in local Chemistry Olympiad competitions, and the top performers at the local level advance to the National Chemistry Olympiad Exam, which is administered to more than 1,000 students from across the country; and WHEREAS, With his first-place finish at the local contest at St. Mary's University, Billy Braun joined a select group of talented young men and women who qualified to compete in the National Olympiad; and WHEREAS, This impressive young Texan has won great distinction for himself and his school, and the skill, discipline, and determination he has demonstrated are certain to serve him well in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Billy Braun on placing first in the Chemistry 1 category at the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad 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. Braun as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lujan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1271 was adopted by the House on May 6, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House