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