H.R. No. 1170
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Karen Mira Lopez of Lakeview Centennial High School
  in Garland has been named a 2021 Dell Scholar; and
         WHEREAS, An initiative of the Michael and Susan Dell
  Foundation, the Dell Scholars Program was founded to provide
  low-income, first-generation college students with mentoring and
  financial support to ensure they attain bachelor's degrees; each
  year, 500 Dell Scholarships are awarded to students who participate
  in college readiness programs and advanced coursework while
  overcoming various personal challenges related to their families,
  schools, or communities; in addition to an annual $20,000 award to
  lessen loans and debt, the program provides a laptop, tutoring, and
  a Scholars Resource Network to help students deal with stress,
  managing child care, and life circumstances; 80 percent of Dell
  Scholars graduate within six years, four times the national rate
  for low-income students; and
         WHEREAS, A most deserving recipient, Karen Mira Lopez has
  demonstrated exceptional dedication as she works toward her
  scholastic and personal goals, and she may indeed look forward to a
  future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Karen Mira Lopez on her receipt of
  a 2021 Dell Scholarship and extend to her sincere best wishes for
  continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Neave
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1170 was adopted by the House on May
  23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House