TITLE: Congratulating Ivan Mendoza of the Vela High School football team on being named to the 2020 Whataburger Super Team.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ivan Mendoza of the Vela High School football team on being named to the 2020 Whataburger Super Team.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ivan Mendoza, a standout football player at Robert Vela High School, has achieved further distinction with his selection to the 2020 Whataburger Super Team; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by Whataburger and Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine, the Super Team honors a group of elite Texas high school players for their performances during the 2020 season; in choosing the squad, fans from across the Lone Star State cast more than 300,000 ballots on the TexasFootball.com website, and the final lineup includes 40 athletes, including eight "Fan's Choice" selections; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mendoza was recognized for his outstanding accomplishments as a defensive back for the Vela Sabercats, and his efforts helped the team claim the district title and advance to the area round of the 6A Division 2 playoffs; and WHEREAS, The gridiron success that Ivan Mendoza has enjoyed is a testament to his exceptional skill and determination, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ivan Mendoza on his selection to the 2020 Whataburger Super Team and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Mendoza as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Canales Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 347 was adopted by the House on March 25, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House