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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Emely Rivera is graduating from Pasadena Early |
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College High School on June 4, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, In undertaking the rigorous PECHS curriculum, |
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Ms. Rivera has completed an accelerated course of study in which |
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she has earned both a high school diploma and an associate's degree |
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in social and behavioral sciences from San Jacinto Community |
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College; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to her academic pursuits, Ms. Rivera was |
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a cadet for three years in the Marine Corps JROTC program, where she |
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earned the rank of master gunnery sergeant; she plans to transfer to |
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the University of Houston--Downtown to earn a bachelor's degree in |
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criminal justice with a focus on forensic science, and eventually |
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to work in that field as a member of a police department; and |
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WHEREAS, During her years at PECHS, this accomplished young |
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Texan has distinguished herself through her skill and |
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determination, and the knowledge and confidence she has acquired |
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along the way will serve her well in the years to come; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Emely Rivera on her graduation from |
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Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015 |
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and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Rivera as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |