H.R. No. 531
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation from the McDermott Scholars Program is
visiting the State Capitol on March 31, 2011, and this occasion
provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this outstanding
program and its participants; and
WHEREAS, Since its establishment in the fall of 2000, the
McDermott Scholars Program has sought to build a brighter future
for Texans by attracting top students from throughout the state and
across the nation to pursue their higher education at The
University of Texas at Dallas; and
WHEREAS, The program, initiated by Margaret McDermott and
named for her husband and the cofounder of Texas Instruments,
Eugene McDermott, selects participants who have demonstrated a
commitment to academic excellence, community service, and
leadership both on and off campus; and
WHEREAS, Through private endowment funds, these young men and
women are presented with the opportunity to share in leadership
training, fine arts education, and invaluable travel experiences,
including regular visits to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the
Dallas Opera, local museums, art galleries, plays, and concerts; in
addition, first-year scholars are invited on trips to Austin and
Washington, D.C., to meet with elected officials and experience the
cultural diversity of our state's and nation's capitals; and
WHEREAS, McDermott Scholars represent our next generation of
business leaders, scientists, physicians, professors, attorneys,
and public servants, and they may indeed look to the future with
anticipation and optimism as they await the opportunities that lie
ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby welcome the McDermott Scholars Program
delegation to the State Capitol and commend Dr. David Daniel,
president of UT-Dallas, Molly Seeligson, director of the Eugene
McDermott Scholars Program, Dr. Greg Thielemann, professor and
director of the Center for the Study of Texas Politics, and all
those associated with the program for their commitment to education
and community service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Madden
Button
Branch
Carter
Callegari
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 531 was adopted by the House on March
3, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House