Bill Text: TX HR2037 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honoring Nethupa Arachchi of Bellaire High School for completing five years of laboratory research at Rice University.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-25 - Reported enrolled [HR2037 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR2037-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2037

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nethupa Arachchi, a senior at Bellaire High School,
recently completed five years of laboratory research at Rice
University, and he is truly deserving of special recognition for
this achievement; and
WHEREAS, In 2018, the then-13-year-old student began a
research project to develop a type of disinfectant that is less
harmful to plants; he subsequently earned the chance to work with
the Sri Lankan Institute of Nanotechnology to incorporate nano
compounds into his experiment, and he and his fellow researchers
then presented a proposal to the president of the material sciences
and nanotech engineering faculty at Rice University, which invited
him to continue his work at that institution; and
WHEREAS, Through trial and error and many long hours spent at
the lab at Rice University, Mr. Arachchi learned which variables to
adjust to increase the accuracy of the experiment, and in so doing,
he gained knowledge and skills that will serve him well in his
future research endeavors; he was also able to experience working
in collaboration with a research team, which greatly supported him
in achieving his goals; after graduating from high school, he plans
to continue his research as a student at Rowan University in New
Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Nethupa Arachchi has distinguished himself through
his exceptional dedication to scientific inquiry, and this
outstanding young Texan may indeed look forward to a future bright
with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Nethupa Arachchi for completing five years
of laboratory research at Rice University 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. Arachchi as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
A. Johnson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2037 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House