TITLE: Congratulating Austin Wayne Self on his victory in the opening event of the 2011 NASCAR Texas Whelen All-American Series.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Austin Wayne Self on his victory in the opening event of the 2011 NASCAR Texas Whelen All-American Series.

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WHEREAS, Austin Wayne Self, a freshman at Vandegrift High School in Austin, realized a new milestone in his auto racing career with his victory in the 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series opener; and WHEREAS, Competing at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle on March 5, his birthday, Mr. Self won the 35-lap Late Model contest and finished second in the NASCAR A-Line Modified feature race; and WHEREAS, Mr. Self is a nationally recognized kart racing champion, a sport he first took up when he was four years old; he began making the transition to stock cars last year and was named the 2010 Texas Super Racing Series Late Model Rookie of the Year; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Self enjoys the love and support of his father and team manager, Tim, his mother, JoAnn, and his sister, Michail; he also benefits greatly from the expert direction of his driving coach, Chris Baker; and WHEREAS, Through hard work, skill, and dedication, Austin Self has become a young racer of tremendous promise who is poised for further achievements in the world of high-speed motor sports; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Austin Wayne Self for his victory in the opening event of the 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series 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. Self as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Howard of Travis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1851 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House