TITLE: Congratulating Alexis Martinez on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Alexis Martinez on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar.

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WHEREAS, Alexis Martinez has been named a 2014 Corpus Christi Caller-Times /Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar in recognition of her achievements in the Spirit category; and WHEREAS, The Caller-Times /Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholars program was established to reward local students who have demonstrated excellence in such areas as academics, athletics, leadership, and community service; since its inception in 1988, some 480 young men and women have been selected for this prestigious honor, with the winners each receiving a stipend to assist with college expenses; and WHEREAS, A senior at Moody High School, Ms. Martinez maintains a 98.4 grade point average and ranks 26th in her class of 378; she has further distinguished herself as a member of the cheerleading squad; after graduation, she plans to study biomedical sciences or biomedical engineering at Texas A&M University; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has pursued her goals with tremendous dedication, and she may take great pride in all that she has accomplished as she looks ahead to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Alexis Martinez on her selection as a 2014 Corpus Christi Caller-Times /Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 294 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House