82R11469 BPG-D By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 653 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Stephanie Garza of Dallas has been named a recipient of a Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship for Legislative District 111; and WHEREAS, A stellar student at Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, Ms. Garza is pursuing a demanding college preparatory program and has taken numerous Advanced Placement courses; she is a member of the National Honor Society and produces outstanding work in every subject, while particularly excelling in English, Spanish, and history; to the delight of her teachers, she displays rare scholarship and intellectual curiosity through extensive independent reading; and WHEREAS, Ms. Garza is known for her diplomacy, compassion, and collaborative spirit, all of which have greatly benefited her schoolmates; she is a member of the school's League of United Latin American Citizens chapter, and she assists and mentors her fellow students as a member of the Peer Assistance and Leadership class; in addition, she has participated in mock trial and GEO Club, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and has served at homeless shelters; she is also dedicated to helping her parents and three younger siblings at home; and WHEREAS, Stephanie Garza exhibits remarkable maturity, determination, and scholastic ability, and these traits are helping her build a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Stephanie Garza on her receipt of a Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.