H.R. No. 1378

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, An exemplary student received well-deserved recognition when Jessica Marie Martinez was named a University of Texas at El Paso Top Ten Senior for 2021; 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 pursing a degree in political science at UTEP, Ms. Martinez has skillfully balanced the demanding course load with her job as a nurse, and her hard work has earned her the Diana Natalicio Endowed Scholarship; she has also taken an active role in her campus community, serving as president of the Student Government Association for two years; her plans for the future include practicing law, shaping public policy, and eventually running for office; and

WHEREAS, Through the dedication she has demonstrated in all her endeavors, Jessica Martinez 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 Jessica Marie Martinez on her receipt of a 2021 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. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Ortega

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1378 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2021, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House