H.R. No. 1363

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, An exemplary student received well-deserved recognition when Jozelyn A. Rascon was named a University of Texas at El Paso Top Ten Senior for 2020; and

WHEREAS, Presented by the UTEP Alumni Association, the award recognizes the university's most promising graduating or recently graduated seniors; honorees are chosen on the basis of multiple criteria, including academic achievement, involvement, leadership, and service, both in the community and on campus; and

WHEREAS, While studying rehabilitation sciences at UTEP, Ms. Rascon participated in the BUILDing SCHOLARS program and worked as a research assistant; she also completed internships with Prieto Physical Therapy and NeuroRestorative and represented the university at a variety of conferences, including one held by the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science; in the future, she plans to become a licensed neurological physical therapist and open her own clinic; and

WHEREAS, Through the dedication she has demonstrated in all her endeavors, Jozelyn Rascon has built a strong foundation for continued achievement, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jozelyn A. Rascon on her receipt of a 2020 Top Ten Seniors Award from the UTEP Alumni Association and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Ortega

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1363 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2021, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House