TITLE: Commending Anagha Deepak of Round Rock High School on her participation in the 2023 U.S. Youth Ambassadors Program in Ecuador.

SUMMARY: Commending Anagha Deepak of Round Rock High School on her participation in the 2023 U.S. Youth Ambassadors Program in Ecuador.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Anagha Deepak, a junior at Round Rock High School, has distinguished herself through her participation in the 2023 United States Youth Ambassadors Program in Ecuador; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Youth Ambassadors Program brings together high school students and adult mentors from across the western hemisphere to promote mutual understanding, increase leadership skills, and foster a strong sense of civic responsibility through in-person and virtual exchange programs; and WHEREAS, One of only 18 students selected to visit Ecuador among thousands of applicants, Anagha Deepak was chosen based on her exemplary record of service and leadership, as well as her foreign language and critical thinking skills; as a youth ambassador in Ecuador, she engaged in various workshops and was actively involved in a number of community service initiatives, such as volunteering at a local school and planting a tree in Cumbe; she also immersed herself in the country's cultural practices and met with personnel at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil in order to present her ideas on multicultural areas that can help advance the long-standing relationship between the U.S. and Ecuador; and WHEREAS, For the final phase of her journey as a youth ambassador, Ms. Deepak is undertaking a project benefiting the Greater Austin community this fall; in recognition of her many achievements, she has accrued numerous accolades and awards, including the President's Volunteer Service Gold Award, Congressional Award Bronze and Silver Medals, and a Mayor's Special Recognition Award from Round Rock mayor Craig Morgan; and WHEREAS, Anagha Deepak has demonstrated remarkable drive and initiative in working toward her goals, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her accomplishments as she looks forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Anagha Deepak for her participation in the 2023 U.S. Youth Ambassadors Program in Ecuador 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. Deepak as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bucy Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 40 was adopted by the House on October 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House