TITLE: Congratulating Alejandro Jorge Olvera on his selection as a 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Alejandro Jorge Olvera on his selection as a 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Alejandro Jorge Olvera has been named a 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times /Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar in the science category; and WHEREAS, The Caller-Times /Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholars program was established to reward local students who have demonstrated excellence in specific areas of achievement; since its inception in 1988, hundreds of young men and women have been selected for this prestigious honor, and each of the 2016 winners received a $1,000 scholarship to help fund their college studies; and WHEREAS, The son of Glenda Huerta and Ruben Olvera and the stepson of Roberto Huerta, A. J. Olvera is a senior at Calallen Charter High School, where he is ranked first in his class of 25 students and maintains a 5.5 grade point average; in addition to earning high marks, he has also served as president of the National Honor Society and volunteered with the Rotary Interact Club for youth; after graduation, he plans to study astrophysics; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has pursued his goals with tremendous dedication, and he may take great pride in all that he has accomplished as he looks ahead to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Alejandro Jorge Olvera on his selection as a 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times /Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar 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. Olvera as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 569 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House