84R19772 RMA-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1844
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Melinda Martinez, an outstanding student at Texas
A&M University--Corpus Christi, has deservedly been named a 2015
USDA graduate fellow; and
WHEREAS, USDA graduate fellows are pursuing master's degrees
in agriculture, biology, or sustainable food systems; Ms. Lopez was
one of only 20 honorees from across the nation chosen to attend a
Career Preparation Institute in March that was held in conjunction
with the National Conference of the American Association of
Hispanics in Higher Education; and
WHEREAS, After earning a bachelor's degree in marine and
freshwater biology from The University of Texas at Austin,
Ms. Martinez served as a research assistant at Centro Ecológico
Akumal in Quintana Roo, Mexico, where she aided sea grass
conservation efforts for marine protected areas and helped develop
a sea grass monitoring program in Puerto Morelos; today, she is
working toward a master's degree in environmental science at
TAMU--CC by researching short-term wetland sediment accretion
rates on Mustang Island at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of
Mexico Studies; in addition, she gives generously of her time and
talents in behalf of the Texas High School Coastal Monitoring
Program, which teaches area students how to measure beach profiles
and observe the beach and dune environment; and
WHEREAS, This talented individual has distinguished herself
through her hard work and dedication, and her ongoing commitment to
excellence truly heralds a future bright with promise; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Melinda Martinez on her selection
as a 2015 USDA graduate fellow 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. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.