TITLE: Congratulating Christopher Fan of Richard King High School in Corpus Christi on being part of the 2017 regional Science Bowl high school championship team.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Christopher Fan of Richard King High School in Corpus Christi on being part of the 2017 regional Science Bowl high school championship team.

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WHEREAS, Christopher Fan, a student at Richard King High School in Corpus Christi, joined with a group of his classmates to win the high school category at the regional Science Bowl competition held at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on February 4, 2017; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, the Science Bowl brings together middle and high school students to participate in a fast-paced academic contest that touches on disciplines ranging from biology and chemistry to physics and math; at the regional level, competitors from King High School bested 19 other teams from South Texas to earn an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they will take part in the national competition being held from April 27 to May 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, In addition to participating in the Science Bowl, Mr. Fan regularly represents his school in University Interscholastic League academic contests; currently in his junior year, he has further distinguished himself as a competitive tennis player; in his spare time, he enjoys playing violin, trying new foods, and rooting for the Houston Rockets; and WHEREAS, With their fine showing in the regional Science Bowl competition, the members of the King High School team have brought credit to their school and their community, and Christopher Fan may take justifiable pride in his contributions to the team's winning performance; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Christopher Fan on being part of the 2017 regional Science Bowl high school championship team from Richard King High School 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. Fan as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1061 was adopted by the House on April 6, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House