SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 646 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Armando Vendrell-Vélez on the auspicious occasion of his graduation from Texas A&M University on May 9, 2019; and WHEREAS, Armando is receiving a bachelor of arts in international studies and a bachelor of arts in Spanish; and WHEREAS, In pursuing the goals he has set for himself, Armando has demonstrated exceptional abilities, diligence, and determination; he has managed an impressive course load while serving in leadership capacities for several university organizations, and he volunteered more than 100 hours to a Peruvian organization while studying abroad in Lima, Peru; and WHEREAS, During his final semester of undergraduate studies, Armando has contributed to the 86th Texas Legislative Session by serving as a staff assistant to Senator Pete Flores, and he has been a true asset to the staff and has provided oversight for the Health and Human Services Committee; and WHEREAS, Armando's family and friends are all very proud of him for his hard work and his many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby congratulate Armando Vendrell-Vélez on his graduation from Texas A&M University and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as a memento of this special occasion. Flores ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 29, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate