82S10979 MGR-D
By: Lozano H.R. No. 167
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A strong work ethic and a commitment to academic
excellence have earned Elizabeth F. Springs of Kingsville a coveted
position in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program; and
WHEREAS, This interactive online learning initiative offers
outstanding high school juniors a unique experience in which they
explore math, science, engineering, and computer science concepts
through web-based lessons during the school year; a number of
students are then selected for a one-week summer workshop at the
NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, where they undertake a team
project on Mars exploration, tour the space center facilities,
participate in hands-on engineering activities, and interact with
astronauts, engineers, and other NASA experts; and
WHEREAS, A student at Santa Gertrudis Academy High School,
Ms. Springs also studies at Texas A&M University--Kingsville and
works as a child-care provider at King Ranch; she is a dedicated
student who has received awards in biology, chemistry, physics,
English, and Spanish, and she has served her peers as class
president and as president of the National Honor Society and 4-H
chapters; in addition, she has competed and placed in University
Interscholastic League competitions in speech and debate, and she
founded a school book club and serves as president of the Bluebonnet
Drama Club; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Springs is a talented athlete as well,
distinguishing herself as a member of the basketball, volleyball,
and golf teams and also serving as a cheerleader; she is active in
the First United Methodist Church of Kingsville as a youth group
participant and lay reader, and she is involved in Key Club and the
FFA; and
WHEREAS, Through her participation in this prestigious
program, Elizabeth Springs is gaining valuable knowledge and
experience that will be of great benefit in meeting her education
and career goals, and she is a source of pride to her family and
school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Elizabeth F.
Springs on her participation in the NASA High School Aerospace
Scholars program and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Springs as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.