TITLE: Congratulating Austin "Rose" Heilman on receiving a Rising Star Award from the McNair Scholars Program at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Austin "Rose" Heilman on receiving a Rising Star Award from the McNair Scholars Program at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, Austin "Rose" Heilman has been presented with a Rising Star Award by the McNair Scholars Program at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi; and WHEREAS, The McNair Scholars Program is part of the university's Programs for Academic Student Support (PASS) initiative, which furthers the goals of TAMU--CC by providing resources to low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students; in receiving a Rising Star Award, Ms. Heilman was recognized for her progress in academic achievements and program requirements; and WHEREAS, A senior at TAMU--CC, where she is currently majoring in psychology, Ms. Heilman has been selected to present her student research at the 2017 Association for Psychological Science convention in Boston; following her graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Houston; and WHEREAS, Rose Heilman is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor, and she may look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Austin "Rose" Heilman on her receipt of a McNair Scholars Program Rising Star Award 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. Heilman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2286 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House