H.R. No. 1881 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Manolo Alvarez of Veterans Memorial 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, Manolo Alvarez 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 Manolo Alvarez 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. Alvarez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lucio III ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1881 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House