State Troopers take an oath to protect and serve the people of our state. You swear to put your life on the line daily, so that others may live. State Troopers patrol our Texas highways, attend to various types of accidents, and prevent future accidents from happening by stopping them at the source. Without their participation in society, many individuals wouldn't have came home to their families or seen another day. My dad is the backbone of our family; he works extremely long, grueling hours to provide for our family. His schedule is constantly changing, and sometimes he misses holidays and our birthdays. Being a State Trooper is not a glamorous job; you encounter emergencies right when they happen. Around September 2020, my dad was working a normal shift near La Villa. He had stopped a Camaro going 90 mph, assuming the drivers were racing with the sports cars near by. A family emerged from the car, begging my dad to release them due to the fact that the youngest child was in critical condition and barely responsive. The whole family had damage to their faces and bodies due to a UTV accident a few miles away. EMS and police units arrived to the scene, and luckily, the family was administered aid within 2 minutes. If my dad had released the family, they would have missed the ambulance that was near by, and the youngest child most likely wouldn't have made it to see tomorrow. My dad doesn't know what compelled him that night at work to stop the Camaro for reasons other than speeding, but he is greatly relieved that he didn't let them continue on. Fortunately, the child was given a chance in survival, thanks to EMTs and public service. This scholarship would help me with the financial difficulties that come with Nursing school. If I were to be awarded this scholarship, I would be allowed to focus on my career in medicine. Nursing school is one of the most competitive, strenuous, demanding programs out there. My plan is to attend Nursing school to earn my BSN, become a Registered Nurse and become a public servant just like my dad. I'll be serving my community by taking care of the sick and injured. Specifically, I plan to work in the Neonatal ICU (NICU), in honor of my brother, Milo, who was unfortunately born prematurely and didn't get to come home from the hospital. My goal is to save and restore health to other sick newborns so that they can live long lives and come home to the new, excited parents ready to take on the journey of parenthood. Later on, I plan to go back to school to earn my Master's degree so that I can become a Nurse Practitioner as well. In summary, my dad has saved the lives of many and continues to serve the community today. My dad is my hero, but he is also the community's hero as well. I, along with other individuals, are eternally grateful for first responders and their services. Thank you for putting your lives on the line so that others can live theirs.