Bill Text: TX HR1562 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Victoria Velazquez for her accomplishments as a Luminary Scholar at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-20 - Reported enrolled [HR1562 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR1562-Introduced.html

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88R28573(23) CJM-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 1562

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Victoria Velazquez of Lasara has distinguished
herself as a member of the first cohort of Luminary Scholars at The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy scholarship program covers tuition
and fees for four years of undergraduate education as well as
additional years of professional or graduate studies; the program
was unveiled in 2021 with the goal of improving student success and
increasing educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, To earn selection as a Luminary Scholar, students
must demonstrate exceptional academic ability, responsibility and
leadership, and community involvement while in high school, and
participants also commit to working in the Rio Grande Valley
following their graduation; enrolled in the Vaqueros MD program,
Ms. Velazquez is currently studying biology at UTRGV; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Victoria Velazquez
has displayed admirable dedication and perseverance in the pursuit
of her goals, and she may indeed reflect with great pride on her
outstanding record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Victoria Velazquez for her
accomplishments as a Luminary Scholar at The University of Texas
Rio Grande Valley and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Velazquez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.