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 ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 14, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate