H.R. No. 2107
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Renita Newton has been presented with a Community
Service Award from the TRIO Islanders Organization at Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, The TRIO Islanders Organization is part of the
university's Programs for Academic Student Support (PASS)
initiative, which furthers the goals of TAMU--CC by providing
resources to low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented
students; in receiving a Community Service Award, Ms. Newton was
recognized for participating in a number of local service projects
coordinated by TRIO Islanders; and
WHEREAS, A graduate student at TAMU--CC, Ms. Newton is
working toward a master's degree in counseling with a dual emphasis
on clinical mental health and addictions; she plans to pursue a
career working with at-risk youth afflicted by mental health and
drug or alcohol abuse issues; and
WHEREAS, Renita Newton is indeed deserving of this
prestigious honor, and she may 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 Renita Newton on her receipt of a
TRIO Islanders Organization Community Service Award and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Newton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2107 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House