SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 892
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program for its
	exemplary work in providing access to a post-secondary
	education; and
	WHEREAS, The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program was
	created in 2011 to assist outstanding students who are interested
	in the study of science, engineering, technology, design,
	marketing, and other related fields; and
	WHEREAS, One of the nation's largest scholarship programs,
	it is sponsored by the General Motors Foundation and has already
	assisted more than 2,000 students with some $13 million in
	funding; its recipients have a record of high academic
	achievement, a history of participation and leadership in
	community and school activities, and an interest in pursuing a
	career in the automotive industry or a related field; and
	WHEREAS, Providing access to a quality post-secondary
	education will further the goal of developing a capable and
	proficient workforce in the critical areas of mathematics,
	science, engineering, and related fields; developing talent in
	those important areas will benefit American manufacturing and
	help ensure the nation's success in the global economy; and
	WHEREAS, The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is truly
	deserving of recognition for the important effect it is having on
	the lives of its recipients and our nation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby commend the General Motors Foundation on its
	sponsorship of the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program and
	extend to scholarship recipients best wishes for continued
	success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the foundation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Estes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 14, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate