89R23682 HMR-D
By: Miles S.R. No. 513
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, High school graduation is one of life's pivotal
milestones, and the members of the fourth class of Miles Ahead
Scholars are participating in that joyful rite of passage with
their graduation from the Houston Independent School District in
2025; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2019, the Miles Ahead Scholars
Program aims to improve educational outcomes and increase
enrollment of African American and Latino male students at the
nation's most selective universities; the program provides
academic support and enrichment opportunities such as mentorship,
travel experiences, tutoring, and college and career counseling in
order to help prepare high school students for success in higher
education; and
WHEREAS, This year, 22 Miles Ahead Scholars are graduating
from high school: Osvaldo Sandoval, Clymond Judson Hill, Jamal
Matin Burnett, Joseph Andrews, Brandon Artero, Marice Campbell,
Felix Castillo, Darrell Cox, Daniel Estrada, Miguel Angel Garza,
Leonidas Hernandez, Regulo Martinex-Jimenez, Jamar Pinson, Angel
Rodriguez Osorio, James Eddie Williams, Broderick Alexander,
Jaronne Carter, Tyrin Dwayne Clemmons, Elian Gomez Hernandez, Dante
Laurent, Anthony Razo, and Richard Anthony Vasquez; and
WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await these
outstanding young Texans, and they may reflect with pride on their
achievements as they embark on a future bright with promise; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate the members of the Miles Ahead Scholars Program
Class of 2025 on their graduation and extend to them sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the class as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.