Bill Text: TX HR1913 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Izayah Allen of Lancaster High School on his exceptional performance at the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering competition.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-13 - Reported enrolled [HR1913 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1913-Introduced.html

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83R25962 BK-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 1913

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lancaster High School senior Izayah Allen earned
first place in integrated physics and chemistry and third place in
statistics at the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering
competition held on April 5-7, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1976, the Texas Alliance for Minorities
in Engineering, or TAME, is a nonprofit organization focused on
strengthening minority participation in engineering, science,
technology, and mathematics; as part of its mission to inspire
young Texans from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in
these high-demand fields, TAME hosts an annual event in which
talented middle and high school students from across the state
compete in individual math and science tests and interactive team
challenges; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen was selected to participate based on his
strong showing in integrated physics and chemistry during the
Dallas chapter regional competition that took place in March; he
serves as vice president of the Junior Engineering Alliance Club at
Lancaster High and is a charter member of Lancaster's chapter of the
National Society of Black Engineers; after graduating, he plans to
attend Texas A&M University to earn a degree in chemical
engineering; and
WHEREAS, This impressive young man has won great distinction
for himself and his school, and the dedication and skill that he has
demonstrated are certain to be of considerable benefit as he looks
forward to the opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Izayah Allen on his exceptional
performance at the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering
competition 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. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.