TITLE: Congratulating Zachary Jacobus of R. L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth on earning the gold medal in chemistry at the 2021 UIL 6A Academic State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Zachary Jacobus of R. L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth on earning the gold medal in chemistry at the 2021 UIL 6A Academic State Meet.

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WHEREAS, Zachary Jacobus, a junior at R. L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, earned great distinction at the 2021 University Interscholastic League Academic State Meet, held from April 30 to May 1; and WHEREAS, Competing against some of the brightest students in the Lone Star State, Mr. Jacobus won a gold medal for his outstanding performance in 6A chemistry; he scored 14 points more than his closest competitor to capture the state title, becoming the first academic state champion from the Fort Worth Independent School District in five years; this exemplary student prepared for the competition under the guidance of science team coach Andrew Brinker; and WHEREAS, Through his hard work and commitment to excellence, Zachary Jacobus has distinguished himself in the state's premier high school academic competition, and his accomplishments are a source of great pride to his school and community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Zachary Jacobus on earning the gold medal in chemistry at the 2021 UIL 6A Academic State Meet 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. Jacobus as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Goldman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1809 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House