H.R. No. 1569
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Yrene Rivas of Rio Grande City has distinguished
herself as a member of the first cohort of Luminary Scholars at The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy scholarship program covers tuition
and fees for four years of undergraduate education as well as
additional years of professional or graduate studies; the program
was unveiled in 2021 with the goal of improving student success and
increasing educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, To earn selection as a Luminary Scholar, students
must demonstrate exceptional academic ability, responsibility and
leadership, and community involvement while in high school, and
participants also commit to working in the Rio Grande Valley
following their graduation; enrolled in the pre-nursing program,
Ms. Rivas is currently studying integrated health sciences at
UTRGV; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Yrene Rivas has
displayed admirable dedication and perseverance in the pursuit of
her goals, and she may indeed reflect with great pride on her
outstanding record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Yrene Rivas for her accomplishments as a
Luminary Scholar at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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. Rivas as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1569 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House