By: Johnson, et al. (Senate Sponsor - West) H.C.R. No. 40
(In the Senate - Received from the House April 29, 2013;
May 8, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on
Administration; May 15, 2013, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0; May 15, 2013, sent to printer.)
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On National Signing Day, Texans join with others
throughout the country in focusing attention on high school
football players who receive college athletic scholarships, yet the
equally noteworthy achievements of the Lone Star State's academic
champions often go unnoticed; and
WHEREAS, While outstanding accomplishments on the football
field and in other athletic pursuits are understandably admired,
the future prosperity of the Lone Star State depends more on the
educational ability of its young people; every year, many Texas
students earn scholarships as a result of their exemplary
performance in the classroom, and their intelligence and hard work
are deserving of acclaim; and
WHEREAS, Academic superstars from Texarkana to El Paso and
from the Panhandle to the Lower Rio Grande Valley successfully
compete for a wide variety of scholarships, spurred on by their
natural intellectual curiosity and their desire to realize their
dreams; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the generous sponsorship of a broad range
of institutions and organizations, these remarkable young Texans
are rewarded with the financial support they need to continue
learning at the college level; their studies will allow them to take
their place among the next generation of professionals and
entrepreneurs, and they will play an essential part in our state's
continuing progress; and
WHEREAS, By setting aside a day to honor those who have proven
themselves worthy of academic scholarships, Texas citizens can help
reaffirm the value of education and encourage students to reach
their full potential; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate the first Saturday in May as Texas Academic
College Scholarship Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remains in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is passed.
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