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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Emily Lara of Progreso has distinguished herself as |
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a member of the first cohort of Luminary Scholars at The University |
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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 Vaqueros MD program, |
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Ms. Lara is currently studying biology at UTRGV; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Emily Lara 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 Emily Lara 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. Lara as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |