H.R. No. 1738 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Del Valle High School senior Noel Moctezuma Mendez has been accepted into Harvard University with a full-ride scholarship; and WHEREAS, A Career & Technical Education student, Noel Mendez has been on the Information Technology pathway throughout his high school career; alongside his challenging course load, he currently serves as student council president, and he has been involved in debate, the National Honor Society, and the Red Cross; he has also participated in the Code2College program and has completed an internship with Eventbrite; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mendez will attend Harvard University in the fall of 2023, becoming the first in his family to go to college, and he plans to study computer science; he hopes to one day work for a tech giant like Google or Apple, or to start his own technology company; he has received additional scholarships from Amazon and Dell; and WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this noteworthy young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join his family and friends in recognizing him as he embarks on a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Noel Moctezuma Mendez on his acceptance into Harvard University with a full scholarship and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Mendez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flores ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1738 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House