H.R. No. 1846

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Mayra Lopez, an outstanding student at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, has deservedly been named a 2015 USDA graduate fellow; and

WHEREAS, USDA graduate fellows are pursuing master's degrees in agriculture, biology, or sustainable food systems; Ms. Lopez was one of only 20 honorees from across the nation chosen to attend a Career Preparation Institute in March that was held in conjunction with the National Conference of the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education; and

WHEREAS, Since earning a bachelor's degree in environmental science from TAMU--CC in 2011, Ms. Lopez has worked toward a master's degree in that discipline and has served as a graduate research assistant at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, where her work has focused on understanding socioeconomic processes and their effects on environmental education, management, and policy; in addition, she has given generously of her time and talents in behalf of several community outreach events that encourage underprivileged youths to pursue higher education in science, technology, engineering, and math; and

WHEREAS, This talented individual has distinguished herself through her hard work and dedication, and her ongoing commitment to excellence truly heralds a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mayra Lopez on her selection as a 2015 USDA graduate fellow and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1846 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House