84R31623 RMA-D

By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 3141

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Keenen Diaz, a junior at John A. Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie, has been accepted into the summer 2015 session of Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business; and

WHEREAS, The Subiendo Academy is a weeklong intensive leadership training program offered to Texas high school students; participants get the chance to perform policy analysis, network and engage in team-building activities, and meet adults who have been successful in their fields; working in groups, the students also learn about issues relating to health care, the environment, energy, and higher education; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Diaz has shown great determination throughout his high school career, maintaining an A average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities, including the National Honor Society, DECA, and the Business Professionals of America, which he serves as sergeant at arms; moreover, he has generously shared his time with such community initiatives as The Center, the local Boys & Girls Club, Meals on Wheels, the March of Dimes, and Toys for Tots; named the 2015 Business Student of the Year at his school, he plans to one day graduate with an MBA from UT; and

WHEREAS, Keenen Diaz's hard work and proven commitment to excellence herald a future bright with promise, and he may indeed take great pride in his selection to participate in this prestigious program; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Keenen Diaz on his acceptance into the Subiendo Academy at The University of Texas at Austin and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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