87R9364 CJM-D
 
  By: Campos H.R. No. 89
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ian Fernandes of Wagner High School in San Antonio
  has distinguished himself as a talented violinist, well-rounded
  student, and valued member of his community; and
         WHEREAS, This exceptional young musician served as vice
  president of the Wagner High School varsity orchestra from 2017 to
  2020; over the years, he has won numerous awards in the UIL State
  Solo-Ensemble Contest, and he earned chairs in the Texas Music
  Educators Association All-State Orchestras in 2019 and 2020;
  currently a gig violinist for the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio,
  he also performs regularly for his church and the Judson
  Independent School District; and
         WHEREAS, One of the top students at Wagner High,
  Mr. Fernandes has established himself as a campus leader through
  his roles as captain of the school's UIL computer science team,
  president of its Business Professionals of America and National
  Society of Black Engineers Jr. chapters, and vice president of the
  Leadership Summit Wagner Club; moreover, he has interned with the
  NASA Johnson Space Center and completed courses through The
  University of Texas at Austin; and
         WHEREAS, Active in the wider community, Mr. Fernandes has
  hosted a two-day coding camp at 10BitWorks and volunteered with the
  Loutolim Nursing Home in India, Haven For Hope, and Our Lady's
  Rosary Makers Guild; moreover, he is a lector at St. Pius X Catholic
  Church in San Antonio; and
         WHEREAS, By demonstrating determination and perseverance in
  the pursuit of his goals, Ian Fernandes has built a strong
  foundation for success, and he may take justifiable pride in his
  achievements as he looks forward to the challenges and
  opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Ian Fernandes for his musical and
  academic accomplishments 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. Fernandes as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.