84R25493 RMA-D By: Herrero H.R. No. 2529 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the Del Mar College chapter of the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education have contributed to their campus through many worthwhile endeavors; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1974, TACHE is a professional association that strives to address the needs of and increase employment opportunities for Hispanics in colleges and universities; and WHEREAS, One of five regional chapters in Texas, the Del Mar College chapter has played a vital role in advancing the mission of its parent association; in addition to funding scholarships for deserving students, chapter members are actively engaged in local, state, and national organizations that advocate for a diverse student body, faculty, and staff at institutions of higher education; moreover, the chapter hosts cultural events during Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month as well as a range of other social functions throughout the year; and WHEREAS, Members of the Del Mar College chapter of TACHE have helped foster diversity at their school and in the community at large, and it is indeed fitting to recognize their outstanding efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Del Mar College chapter of the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education and extend to each of its members sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.