82R24660 JBA-D
By: Patrick H.R. No. 1662
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the past year, the Texas Armed Services
Scholarship Program has assisted a distinguished group of students
in pursuing their college educations, and the cadets who are part of
this initiative are to be congratulated for being chosen for this
notable honor; and
WHEREAS, The program provides financial aid to men and women
who are seeking postsecondary education and who have committed to
serving their state or country; in addition to encouraging
individuals to devote themselves to military service, the Texas
Armed Services Scholarships promote participation in Reserve
Officers' Training Corps programs at the state's institutions of
higher education; and
WHEREAS, Recipients of the scholarships are appointed by the
governor, lieutenant governor, and members of the Texas Senate and
House of Representatives; each cadet is authorized to receive up to
$15,000 annually through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board over four years of study; and
WHEREAS, In order to qualify for the award, a student must
enroll in an ROTC program while in college and enter into an
agreement to become a member of the Texas Army National Guard or the
Texas Air Force National Guard for four years or to become a
commissioned officer in any branch of the armed services of the
United States; they must also meet a number of academic
requirements while in high school, including maintaining a grade
point average of 3.0 or higher, achieving a college-readiness score
on the SAT or ACT, and ranking in the top one-third of their
graduating class; and
WHEREAS, These noteworthy young Texans have dedicated
themselves to serving their fellow citizens while working toward
their professional goals, and they may indeed look with
anticipation and optimism toward the challenges and opportunities
that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the cadets of the Texas Armed Services
Scholarship Program and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the cadets as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.