SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 440
WHEREAS, A strong work ethic and a commitment to academic
excellence have earned Jose Chavez of Fort Worth a coveted place
in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program for 2008
and 2009; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by NASA and funded by the State of
Texas, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Rotary NASA, the
HAS program fosters interest in science, technology,
engineering, and math careers among high school students; and
WHEREAS, Participants are mentored online by NASA
personnel as they take part in web-based lessons covering the
space shuttle, the International Space Station, and the
exploration of the moon and Mars; students who complete the
lessons participate in a six-day workshop at the Johnson Space
Center in Houston; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Southwest High School, Jose Chavez
promises to join the front ranks of the next generation of
scientists and engineers through his participation in this
prestigious program, and he is a source of great pride to his
family and his school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby congratulate Jose Chavez on his
participation in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and a
bright future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Chavez as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate