TITLE: Congratulating Jessica Marie Martinez on receiving a 2021 Top Ten Seniors Award from the UTEP Alumni Association.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jessica Marie Martinez on receiving a 2021 Top Ten Seniors Award from the UTEP Alumni Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, An exemplary student received well-deserved recognition when Jessica Marie Martinez was named a University of Texas at El Paso Top Ten Senior for 2021; and WHEREAS, Presented by the UTEP Alumni Association, the award recognizes the university's most promising graduating or recently graduated seniors; honorees are chosen on the basis of multiple criteria, including academic achievement, involvement, leadership, and service, both in the community and on campus; and WHEREAS, While pursing a degree in political science at UTEP, Ms. Martinez has skillfully balanced the demanding course load with her job as a nurse, and her hard work has earned her the Diana Natalicio Endowed Scholarship; she has also taken an active role in her campus community, serving as president of the Student Government Association for two years; her plans for the future include practicing law, shaping public policy, and eventually running for office; and WHEREAS, Through the dedication she has demonstrated in all her endeavors, Jessica Martinez has built a strong foundation for continued achievement, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jessica Marie Martinez on her receipt of a 2021 Top Ten Seniors Award from the UTEP Alumni Association and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Ortega Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1378 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House