H.R. No. 2094

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Cristina Arriola was honored as the Del Mar College Paralegal Student of the Year at a ceremony held on April 27, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Making her accomplishment all the more impressive, Ms. Arriola has overcome a series of challenges to attain this accolade; after dropping out of high school in the 10th grade and sustaining a number of personal losses, she enrolled at Del Mar College in 2014 to obtain her GED and has since set her sights on a career in law; in recognition of her exemplary efforts at Del Mar, she was previously named the Outstanding Academic Student for her department; and

WHEREAS, Supported by the guidance and encouragement of her professors, Ms. Arriola hopes to use her legal training to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others; her current plans include earning a degree in political science at the University of Houston before going on to law school; and

WHEREAS, This notable Texan has demonstrated exceptional initiative and determination in the pursuit of her goals, and she may indeed reflect with pride on all that she has accomplished as she looks ahead to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Cristina Arriola on her selection as the Paralegal Student of the Year by Del Mar College and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2094 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House