H.R. No. 2751
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Romeo Garcia, a master's student at Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi, has been awarded a full graduate
fellowship to the Composition and Cultural Rhetoric doctoral
program at Syracuse University; and
WHEREAS, Once a homeless teenager in Harlingen, Mr. Garcia
caught the attention of a caring high school guidance counselor who
not only helped him with practical necessities such as food and
clothing, but also persuaded him that success was attainable; she
encouraged him to pursue his education, and he became the first
member of his family to graduate from college when he earned a
degree in English from Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia subsequently enrolled in the rhetoric,
composition, and borderland studies program at Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi, where he also teaches composition to
freshmen who face many of the same challenges he once did; he has
garnered professional recognition for his research and won awards
for his writing, and he received the 2012 Early Career Teacher of
Color Award of Distinction from the National Council of Teachers of
English; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to improving the lives of his
students, Mr. Garcia has focused his research on using writing to
increase retention and participation in college, especially among
Mexican Americans; he knows firsthand the empowering experience of
effective communication and hopes to inspire others to develop the
skills to contribute their voice to community concerns; and
WHEREAS, Romeo Garcia's passion for teaching and scholarship
shows the promise of a bright future, and it is indeed a pleasure to
honor him for his outstanding accomplishments thus far; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Romeo Garcia on earning a full
graduate fellowship to Syracuse University and extend to him
sincere best wishes for success in all his future endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2751 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House