My father has been making a difference in my community of Mission, Texas for as long as I can remember. He has worn his badge with pride, integrity and honor. As a United States Border Patrol Agent he has managed to work along the southern border of Texas and keep not only my community, but several communities within the Rio Grande Valley a safer place to live. Anyone that knows a first responder, knows that they don’t have “ideal” schedules. Our family has made many sacrifices to accommodate when he has days off. There have been times when we have had to celebrate a birthday or holiday a little early because he was going to have to work. Nevertheless, I am proud of my dad and the sacrifices we have made because I know people are depending on him to keep the valley safe. My father has dedicated his life to serving the people of the United States through his work as well as several community service projects. As a parishioner of Saint Paul's Catholic Church in Mission, my father has also volunteered numerous days and hours to assist the church with community projects, fundraising, church events and security. I can clearly say my father has been an integral part of making my community a safer place to live. My dad has been a role model throughout my life teaching me how important it is to serve others. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be an attorney and help those who need advocating. However, when I began high school, I decided to try an Agriculture pathway because I wanted to participate in FFA and show an animal. Throughout my four years in high school, I gained so much knowledge about the agriculture industry and became passionate about advocating for farmers and ranchers. With that said, I have chosen to attend Texas Tech University, as they not only have an amazing Agriculture program, but also one of the best law schools in Texas. I plan to pursue my Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, and then hope to be admitted into their Law School. I would like to return to my hometown and advocate for people in the Agriculture industry. As the daughter of two hard working parents, we unfortunately do not qualify for financial aid. My degree choice is not offered locally, thus posing an additional financial burden due to room and board. Additionally, my sister is in her second year at UTRGV, and my parents are supporting her financially as well. Receiving the McAllen Emergency Room Student Scholarship would be a blessing to my family. Your contribution will allow me to continue to focus on my academic goals and make my dreams into a reality.