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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. Maria Alvarez has greatly distinguished herself |
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as an educator at El Paso Community College for more than 25 years; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A biology professor, Dr. Alvarez has earned an |
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outstanding reputation as an instructor, researcher, and mentor, |
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particularly in STEM programs; she was instrumental in securing |
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$13.2 million in grant funding to create opportunities for students |
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in STEM education, and she has worked to ensure that hundreds of |
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minority and underrepresented students have the opportunity to |
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engage in research projects through the Research Initiative for |
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Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program; moreover, she helps her |
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students acquire the tools needed to succeed in STEM careers; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Alvarez has received numerous accolades for her |
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efforts, including the honor of being named both the Western Region |
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and National recipient of the Faculty Member Award from the |
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Association of Community College Trustees; and |
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WHEREAS, Through her dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence, Dr. Maria Alvarez has made a positive and |
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lasting difference in the lives of countless EPCC students, and she |
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has earned the respect and admiration of all who know her; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Dr. Maria Alvarez for her service as an |
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educator and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Alvarez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |