TITLE: Congratulating Saherish Surani on her selection as a 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Saherish Surani on her selection as a 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar.

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WHEREAS, Saherish Surani has been named a 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times /Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar in the service and leadership 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 daughter of Zehra Surani and Dr. Salim Surani, Saherish Surani ranks first in her class of 304 students at Veterans Memorial High School, with an impressive 4.96 grade point average; in addition to excelling academically, she is a competitive pianist, president of her school's student council and National Honor Society chapter, and vice chair of the city's Human Relations Commission; in 2013, she cofounded iConquer, a program that uses puppet shows, interactive skits, dances, jingles, crafting activities, and animated short films to teach prekindergarteners about healthy eating habits; over the past few years, Ms. Surani and her team have raised $140,000 in funds and reached more than 20,000 children in 50 elementary schools and day-care programs; 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 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Saherish Surani on her selection as a 2016 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. Surani as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 572 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House