H.R. No. 1170
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Karen Mira Lopez of Lakeview Centennial High School
in Garland has been named a 2021 Dell Scholar; and
WHEREAS, An initiative of the Michael and Susan Dell
Foundation, the Dell Scholars Program was founded to provide
low-income, first-generation college students with mentoring and
financial support to ensure they attain bachelor's degrees; each
year, 500 Dell Scholarships are awarded to students who participate
in college readiness programs and advanced coursework while
overcoming various personal challenges related to their families,
schools, or communities; in addition to an annual $20,000 award to
lessen loans and debt, the program provides a laptop, tutoring, and
a Scholars Resource Network to help students deal with stress,
managing child care, and life circumstances; 80 percent of Dell
Scholars graduate within six years, four times the national rate
for low-income students; and
WHEREAS, A most deserving recipient, Karen Mira Lopez has
demonstrated exceptional dedication as she works toward her
scholastic and personal goals, and she may indeed look forward to a
future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Karen Mira Lopez on her receipt of
a 2021 Dell Scholarship and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Neave
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1170 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House