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

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

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WHEREAS, Xander Tipton has been named a 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times /Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholar in the career 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, A senior at Veterans Memorial High School, Xander Tipton is a skilled welder who has begun turning his talent and drive toward making art; he has broadened his understanding of the field by not only taking art classes but also visiting the Art Center of Corpus Christi on a regular basis; in addition to maintaining a 3.09 grade point average, he is a member of the wrestling team and a former football player; outside of school, he serves Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Robstown as an usher and as a member of both the youth choir and the youth ministry; after graduation, he plans to continue studying welding and honing his craft as a visual artist; 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 Xander Tipton 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. Tipton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 575 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House