"NEW MEXICO MESA DAY"

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A MEMORIAL
DECLARING JANUARY 22, 2026 "NEW MEXICO MESA DAY" IN THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WHEREAS, New Mexico MESA, incorporated, is a nonprofit
organization and a mathematics, engineering and science
achievement program; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico MESA, in partnership with schools
and universities, promotes educational enrichment for
pre-college students from culturally diverse communities; and
WHEREAS, currently, New Mexico MESA is in almost one
hundred ten schools statewide and has grown dramatically
since its introduction in six schools in 1982; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico MESA provides thousands of middle,
junior high and high school students with year-round support
and career guidance; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico MESA activities include tutoring,
advanced study, college and career counseling, field trips
and academic competitions, leadership workshops, summer
programs, scholarship incentives, community service
opportunities and teacher professional development; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico MESA provides support not only to
students but also to their teachers, families and
communities; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of New Mexico MESA,
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participating students receive the educational enrichment
experiences and practical help that they need to achieve
academic excellence and prepare for college majors in
mathematics, engineering and science;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 22,
2026 be declared "New Mexico MESA Day" in the house of
representatives; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that New Mexico MESA,
incorporated, be recognized and applauded for its dedication
to preparing minority students for careers in mathematics,
engineering and science; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be
transmitted to New Mexico MESA, incorporated.