H.R. No. 1877
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Miguel Angel Mascorro of Brownsville Early College
High School is being awarded a 2017 Dell Scholarship; and
WHEREAS, An initiative of the Michael and Susan Dell
Foundation, the Dell Scholars Program awards scholarships annually
to up to 400 low-income students, most of whom represent the first
generation in their families to attend college, and many of whom
have already overcome various personal challenges in their lives;
in addition to an annual $20,000 award that is renewable for six
years, the program provides a laptop, tutoring, mentoring, and
other resources; more than 80 percent of Dell Scholars graduate
within six years, four times the national rate for low-income
students; and
WHEREAS, A most deserving recipient, Miguel Angel Mascorro
has demonstrated impressive drive and ability as he works toward
his scholastic and personal goals, and he may indeed look forward to
a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Miguel Angel Mascorro on his
receipt of a 2017 Dell Scholarship and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Mascorro as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1877 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House