TITLE: Congratulating Dustin George of Lorena High School on becoming a finalist for a National Merit Scholarship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dustin George of Lorena High School on becoming a finalist for a National Merit Scholarship.

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WHEREAS, Dustin George, a senior at Lorena High School, has been named a finalist for a National Merit Scholarship; and WHEREAS, Established in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program honors less than one percent of all high school seniors each year, based on their scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test; the designation represents an opportunity for young men and women to compete for scholarship awards and win entry into some of the nation's best schools; and WHEREAS, Mr. George is a high achiever not only in academics but also in extracurricular activities, and he takes part in band, robotics, University Interscholastic League academics, football, computerized game design, and one-act play competition; moreover, he is involved in the youth and children's ministry at his church, and he holds a part-time job at Chick-fil-A; he plans to pursue a career in mechanical engineering and has narrowed his college choices down to MIT, Baylor University, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; and WHEREAS, His scholastic achievement places Mr. George at the forefront of academic excellence in the nation, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor this notable student who is well prepared to face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dustin George on being selected as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. George as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1723 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House