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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Rodrigo Estrada, a 2017 Fabens High School graduate, |
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has been awarded a QuestBridge National College Match scholarship; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This prestigious scholarship is awarded to high |
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school seniors from low-income families who demonstrate academic |
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excellence; recipients gain admission to some of the most selective |
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universities in the country, with tuition and room and board fully |
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covered for four years; and |
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WHEREAS, Rodrigo Estrada graduated as valedictorian of his |
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class at Fabens High School, and in addition to compiling an |
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impressive academic record, he distinguished himself by holding a |
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host of leadership positions on campus; he served as president of |
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his class, the National Speech and Debate Honor Society, the Tri-M |
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Music Honor Society, the Current Events and Politics Club, and the |
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National Social Studies Honor Society, and also as head drum major |
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for the marching band; and |
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WHEREAS, An incoming freshman at the University of Chicago, |
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Mr. Estrada plans to study political science and economics; after |
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completing his education, he hopes to pursue a career as a human |
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rights attorney; and |
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WHEREAS, A most deserving recipient, Rodrigo Estrada has |
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exhibited impressive drive and ability as he works toward his |
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scholastic and personal goals, and he may indeed look forward to a |
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future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Rodrigo |
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Estrada on his receipt of a QuestBridge National College Match |
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scholarship and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Estrada as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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González of El Paso |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 132 was adopted by the House on August |
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15, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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