Texas House Bill HR1769

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 5/4/09
• Refer: 5/5/09
• Enrolled: 5/19/09
• Passed: 5/19/09

Caption

Congratulating Deyanira Castillo on being named a 2009 Student of the Year by the Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program of The University of Texas at Austin.

Impact

The resolution serves not only to recognize Castillo's individual accomplishments but also to draw attention to the broader issues faced by students from migrant backgrounds. It emphasizes the importance of education as a priority within her family and highlights her perseverance in balancing work and studies. The recognition acts as encouragement for other students who might face similar struggles, promoting a message that hard work and determination can lead to success.

Summary

HR1769 is a resolution that congratulates Deyanira Castillo, a dedicated high school student from Weslaco, for being named Student of the Year by the Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program of The University of Texas at Austin in 2009. The resolution highlights Castillo's impressive academic achievements, including a grade point average of 102.3, placing her in the top five of her class. Despite the challenges she faces as a migrant worker, often starting school late each year, Castillo has excelled academically and participated in various extracurricular activities, including student council, math teams, and drama club.

Contention

While the resolution is largely celebratory in nature, it also brings to light the challenges of local families who engage in agricultural work. The ability for students like Castillo to succeed academically while commuting between schools and work certainly presents a unique set of difficulties. This may prompt discussions about policies that could further support migrant students in their educational journeys, such as providing resources to help them catch up with missed schoolwork or to support their transition between seasonal employment and academics.