SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 996
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Christian University Community Scholars
Program; and
WHEREAS, The Community Scholars Program is a competitive
scholarship program open to outstanding high school students who
have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated leadership
skills; as Community Scholars, students receive funding and
support to help them become successful members of the Texas
Christian University community; and
WHEREAS, The program offers participants support and
guidance through leadership programs and retreats, programming
activities, student organizations, and individual advising; its
students boast a college graduation rate of better than 90
percent; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Christian University Community Scholars
Program is committed to the principle that all students,
regardless of race or socioeconomic status, should have access to
a quality education; and
WHEREAS, The program draws high-achieving, urban students
from 11 high schools across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; these
exceptional students have had a profound impact on the campus,
bringing diversity and helping the institution fulfill its mission
of being a world-class, values-centered university; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Christian University Community Scholars
Program has made a difference in the lives of students across the
region, and it is truly deserving of recognition for its many
successes; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the administrators and
scholarship recipients of the Texas Christian University
Community Scholars Program and extend to them best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this exemplary program.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate