TITLE: Recognizing Valerie A. Martinez for her contributions to the Austin community.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Valerie A. Martinez for her contributions to the Austin community.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Valerie A. Martinez for her many distinguished accomplishments and contributions to the Austin community; and WHEREAS, Valerie Martinez earned her undergraduate degree and a master's degree in history from Texas Tech University, and she earned her doctoral degree in history from The University of Texas at Austin in 2016; she has continued on at the university as a postdoctoral research fellow and lecturer in the Department of History's Institute for Historical Studies; and WHEREAS, The talented scholar's higher education studies have centered on Mexican American history, Latina history, and the Bracero Program, and she has maintained a focus on the Bracero Program in her postdoctoral research; her additional research and published works offer insight into the role of Hispanic women during World War II and include articles on the Voces Oral History Project;she has been an invited speaker at symposiums and conferences in Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, and New Mexico; and WHEREAS, Dr. Martinez is a highly respected and gifted academic and the recipient of numerous scholarships, fellowships, and scholarly awards; she volunteers her time to many community organizations that seek to promote Mexican American and Latino history and provide educational opportunities for young adults; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Valerie A. Martinez for her many exemplary achievements and extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2017.