SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 892
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program for its
exemplary work in providing access to a post-secondary
education; and
WHEREAS, The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program was
created in 2011 to assist outstanding students who are interested
in the study of science, engineering, technology, design,
marketing, and other related fields; and
WHEREAS, One of the nation's largest scholarship programs,
it is sponsored by the General Motors Foundation and has already
assisted more than 2,000 students with some $13 million in
funding; its recipients have a record of high academic
achievement, a history of participation and leadership in
community and school activities, and an interest in pursuing a
career in the automotive industry or a related field; and
WHEREAS, Providing access to a quality post-secondary
education will further the goal of developing a capable and
proficient workforce in the critical areas of mathematics,
science, engineering, and related fields; developing talent in
those important areas will benefit American manufacturing and
help ensure the nation's success in the global economy; and
WHEREAS, The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is truly
deserving of recognition for the important effect it is having on
the lives of its recipients and our nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the General Motors Foundation on its
sponsorship of the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program and
extend to scholarship recipients best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the foundation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 14, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate