83R19481 LB-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 1612
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ola Abbas Saleh of Richardson has been chosen to
receive a 2013 Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Saleh, who will graduate from Richardson High
School this spring and attend college in the fall, was recognized
for her achievements at a special banquet in Austin on February 25,
2013; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Black Caucus was established
in 1973 to address issues of concern to the state's African American
community; each biennium, the group awards scholarships to
exceptional high school students from across the state; and
WHEREAS, A truly deserving recipient, Ms. Saleh is vice
president of her school's National Honor Society chapter and
secretary of the National Technical Honor Society; moreover, this
dynamic young Texan is involved in the Interact Spanish Club, the
Health Occupations Students of America, and the Advancement Via
Individual Determination program, and she volunteers with a local
animal shelter, homeless program, and senior center and at her
mosque; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Saleh has demonstrated impressive determination
and perseverance in the pursuit of her goals, and she may indeed
look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ola Abbas Saleh on her receipt of a
Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship and extend to her
sincere 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. Saleh as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.