By Chavez H.R. No. 841 76R14490 JBR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Adrian Rodriguez of El Paso for receiving the Truman Scholarship, 1-3 and, in recognition of this achievement, it is indeed fitting that 1-4 we pay tribute to this remarkable Texan for his many 1-5 accomplishments; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A legislative aide for State Representative Norma 1-7 Chavez, Mr. Rodriguez attends The University of Texas at Austin and 1-8 studies government and economics; he plans to graduate in 2000, 1-9 after which time he would like to pursue degrees in law and public 1-10 policy; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez is the recipient of several awards, 1-12 including a University of Texas Presidential Scholarship award and 1-13 a Distinguished Scholar award, and his personal goals to work on 1-14 economic development issues for and bring jobs to the border area 1-15 clearly illustrate his commitment to the people of this growing 1-16 region; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Individuals who are named Truman Scholars are 1-18 selected on the basis of their leadership potential, intellectual 1-19 ability, and the likelihood of "making a difference"; Mr. Rodriguez 1-20 was one of 79 students nationwide to have been honored with this 1-21 award and was chosen from a field of 657 candidates; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation was named 1-23 for the former president and established by Congress in 1975 as the 1-24 federal memorial to our 33rd president; scholarships are awarded to 2-1 college students who are planning careers in government or some 2-2 other form of public service; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Adrian Rodriguez is a man who has demonstrated 2-4 exemplary dedication in attaining his higher education; his energy, 2-5 enthusiasm, and determination typify the finest qualities of our 2-6 state's people, and he is indeed deserving of legislative 2-7 commendation for his outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be 2-8 it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby commend Adrian Rodriguez for receiving the 2-11 Truman Scholarship and extend to him sincere best wishes for 2-12 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of highest regard by 2-15 the Texas House of Representatives.