TITLE: Congratulating Melissa Zamora on her receipt of an Outstanding Award from the Student Support Services--STEM program at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Melissa Zamora on her receipt of an Outstanding Award from the Student Support Services--STEM program at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, Melissa Zamora has been presented with an Outstanding Award from the Student Support Services--STEM program at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi; and WHEREAS, The SSS-STEM 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 an Outstanding Award, Ms. Zamora was recognized for high academic achievement; and WHEREAS, Having previously earned an associate degree in biology from Del Mar College, Ms. Zamora is currently pursuing a degree in environmental science with a minor in biology as a senior at TAMU--CC; during her time at TAMU--CC, she has distinguished herself through her leadership as president of the Islander Green Team and as facilitator of the university's first composting program; after graduating, she hopes to work as an educator in the environmental sciences with a focus on wildlife conservation and habitat remediation; and WHEREAS, Melissa Zamora 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 Melissa Zamora on her receipt of a Student Support Services--STEM Outstanding 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. Zamora as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1990 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House