Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HR1678

Caption

Congratulating Andrea Taylor on her receipt of a 2017-2018 Joe A. Gonzalez (JAG) Education Is Our Freedom GED College Scholarship.

Impact

This resolution serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate educational achievements within the community, promoting a culture of scholarship and advancement through education. By recognizing individual recipients, HR1678 reinforces the value of education and the support systems designed to assist students in pursuing their academic goals. The JAG scholarship program exemplifies a community commitment to encouraging educational attainment, particularly for non-traditional students who earn their GED.

Summary

House Resolution 1678 congratulates Andrea Taylor of Corpus Christi for receiving a 2017-2018 Joe A. Gonzalez (JAG) Education Is Our Freedom GED College Scholarship. The resolution recognizes Ms. Taylor's achievement and her efforts toward achieving academic success while studying chemistry at Del Mar College. It also highlights the significant impact of the scholarship program, which was founded to honor various notable figures in the field of education and has awarded over 1,165 scholarships since its inception in 2005.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment surrounding HR1678 is one of positivity and encouragement. Such resolutions are traditionally viewed as non-controversial and are often supported unanimously, reflecting a shared value in the importance of education and the supportive role of scholarship programs. By celebrating individuals who achieve their educational goals, the resolution fosters a sense of community pride and motivation for others.

Contention

While HR1678 itself appears to be straightforward and lacks notable points of contention, it does highlight broader issues concerning access to education and funding for scholarship programs. Discussions related to educational funding can often bring underlying concerns to the surface, particularly regarding equity in access to resources for all students. Though this resolution is mainly celebratory, it implicitly points to the ongoing need for support in educational endeavors.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HR1506

Congratulating Judith Gonzalez-Rodriguez on her receipt of a 2023 Women in Education Award from the Education Service Center Region 2.

TX HR1510

Congratulating Anita Hinojosa of the Dr. M. L. Garza-Gonzalez Charter School on receiving a 2023 Women in Education Award from the Education Service Center Region 2.

TX HR1190

Congratulating Taylor Mersmann of Rock Hill High School in Prosper ISD on receiving the 2022 Pathfinder Award from the Texas Association of Journalism Educators.

TX HR2121

Congratulating Judy Nikol Gonzalez on graduating as salutatorian of the Class of 2023 at Robstown Early College High School.

TX HR59

Congratulating Marie Gonzales on her retirement as the executive director of special education at Round Rock ISD.

TX HR1511

Congratulating Dolly Gonzales Trolley on receiving a 2023 Women in Education Award from the Education Service Center Region 2.

TX HR481

Congratulating Pamela Dawson of DeSoto ISD on her receipt of the 2023 Music Educator Award from the Recording Academy.

TX HR916

Congratulating Cheryl Fillmore on her receipt of a 2023 Women in Education Award from the Education Service Center Region 2.

TX HR369

Congratulating Christine Bowman on receiving a 2022 Joe S. Mundy Award from Southwestern University.

TX HR1145

Congratulating Stephanie Herrera of Horizon Heights Elementary School in Socorro ISD on receiving the Lavis Mentor Teacher Award from the UTEP College of Education.

Similar Bills

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