SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 885
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 a Reserve Officers' Training Corps 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the cadets as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Ogden
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate