Bill Text: TX SR51 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Brooke Walterscheid as the 2020-2021 student regent for the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-02-09 - Reported enrolled [SR51 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR51-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Brooke Walterscheid for her outstanding service as the
2020-2021 student regent for the Texas Tech University System
Board of Regents; and
WHEREAS, Brooke Walterscheid is a fourth-year medical
student at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine; she graduated magna cum laude from the Texas
Tech University Honors College and earned a master's degree in
business administration with a concentration in STEM from the
university's graduate school; and
WHEREAS, She has brought a wealth of leadership experience
to her position on the board of regents; as an undergraduate, she
was an Honors College ambassador and a founding member of the
Women's Leadership Institute; she served as the health sciences
center's Student Government Association 2018-2019 president and
was an advocate for mental health and telemedicine funding during
the state's legislative session; she has also worked as a
volunteer at the center's Free Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her academic career, she has
received numerous honors and awards and has collaborated on
multiple research initiatives and publication submissions; and
WHEREAS, She has excelled in her role as a student regent
and provides an effective and influential voice for the more than
55,000 students throughout the Texas Tech University System; it
is truly fitting that she receive recognition for her leadership
and her dedication to serving her fellow students; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Brooke Walterscheid on her
exceptional achievements and valuable service as the student
regent for the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate