TITLE: Congratulating Hunter Adams of Richard King High School in Corpus Christi on being part of the 2017 regional Science Bowl high school championship team.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Hunter Adams of Richard King High School in Corpus Christi on being part of the 2017 regional Science Bowl high school championship team.

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WHEREAS, Hunter Adams, a student at Richard King High School in Corpus Christi, joined with a group of his classmates to win the high school category at the regional Science Bowl competition held at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on February 4, 2017; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, the Science Bowl brings together middle and high school students to participate in a fast-paced academic contest that touches on disciplines ranging from biology and chemistry to physics and math; at the regional level, competitors from King High School bested 19 other teams from South Texas to earn an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they will take part in the national competition being held from April 27 to May 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Richard King High School, Hunter Adams has twice qualified for the Science Bowl nationals, and this year, he was in charge of studying earth science for his team; he is also an Eagle Scout, and as a member of his school's speech and debate team, he has advanced to the national tournament on two occasions; this coming fall semester, he will be attending Rice University, where he plans to study both geology and theology in preparation for a life in the priesthood; and WHEREAS, With their fine showing in the regional Science Bowl competition, the members of the King High School team have brought credit to their school and their community, and Hunter Adams may take justifiable pride in his contributions to the team's winning performance; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Hunter Adams on being part of the 2017 regional Science Bowl high school championship team from Richard King High School 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. Adams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1059 was adopted by the House on April 6, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House