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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Alexsandra Martinez of Harlandale High School has |
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been selected as a 2006-2007 Harlandale Independent School District |
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Gates Millennium Scholar; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, |
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this program offers financial support to outstanding minority |
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students so that they are able to attend college and become future |
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leaders; established in 1999, the scholar awards focus on |
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encouraging studies in the fields of education, engineering, |
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library science, mathematics, public health, and the sciences at |
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the undergraduate through doctoral levels; and |
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WHEREAS, One of an elite group of students from across the |
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country to be named a Gates Millennium Scholar, Alexsandra Martinez |
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earned this award on the basis of her academic excellence, and she |
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may indeed look forward with anticipation to a future bright with |
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promise; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Alexsandra Martinez on her |
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selection as a 2006-2007 Harlandale ISD Gates Millennium Scholar |
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and extend to her best wishes for continued success in her college |
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studies; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |