79R17366 JTR-D

By:  Quintanilla                                                  H.R. No. 1987


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those young people who pursue their educational goals in the face of daunting obstacles are truly deserving of the admiration of every Texan, and Jennifer Garcia of San Elizario has distinguished herself as one such individual; and WHEREAS, A participant in the Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program of The University of Texas at Austin, Ms. Garcia has excelled in both scholastic and extracurricular high school activities despite the challenges associated with the migrant experience; and WHEREAS, Ms. Garcia is a senior at San Elizario High School, where she is ranked fifth in her class with a 3.6 grade point average; repeatedly on the honor roll, she has maintained perfect attendance and earned first place in the Science Fair and second place in the History Fair and the Clinical Specialties competition; and WHEREAS, In her leisure time, Ms. Garcia also participates in track, volleyball, basketball, softball, and band and serves as treasurer of the school's Health Occupation Students of America chapter; and WHEREAS, The inspiring success of Jennifer Garcia is a tribute to her hard work and strength of character, assets that will serve her well as she begins a new and exciting chapter of her life beyond high school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby honor Jennifer Garcia for her exemplary accomplishments in the Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.