H.R. No. 2286 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Austin "Rose" Heilman has been presented with a Rising Star Award by the McNair Scholars Program at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi; and WHEREAS, The McNair Scholars Program 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 Rising Star Award, Ms. Heilman was recognized for her progress in academic achievements and program requirements; and WHEREAS, A senior at TAMU--CC, where she is currently majoring in psychology, Ms. Heilman has been selected to present her student research at the 2017 Association for Psychological Science convention in Boston; following her graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Houston; and WHEREAS, Rose Heilman 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 Austin "Rose" Heilman on her receipt of a McNair Scholars Program Rising Star 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. Heilman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2286 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House