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A JOINT MEMORIAL

DESIGNATING JANUARY 30, 2006 AS "NEW MEXICO MESA DAY" AT THE

LEGISLATURE.

WHEREAS, New Mexico MESA, incorporated, a nonprofit

organization, is part of a national initiative promoting

educational enrichment for precollege students from

historically underrepresented ethnic groups; and

WHEREAS, currently in one hundred one schools statewide,

the New Mexico MESA program has grown dramatically since its

introduction in 1982 in seven schools, providing thousands of

middle, junior and high school students with year-round

support and career guidance; and

WHEREAS, New Mexico MESA activities include tutoring;

independent study; academic, university and career counseling;

field trips and competitions; leadership workshops; summer

enrichment, employment and mentorship programs; and

scholarship incentives; and

WHEREAS, New Mexico MESA provides support not only to

students but to their teachers, families and communities; and

WHEREAS, through New Mexico MESA's efforts,

participating students receive the educational enrichment

experiences and practical help they need to achieve academic

excellence and prepare for college majors in mathematics,

engineering and the sciences;

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE

STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 30, 2006 be designated as

"New Mexico MESA Day" at the legislature; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the legislature recognize

and applaud the New Mexico MESA organization for its

dedication to preparing minority students for careers in

mathematics, engineering and the sciences; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be

transmitted to New Mexico MESA, incorporated.