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Daniel Resnick Memorial Scholarship
Daniel Resnick dreamed of becoming
a veterinarian ever since he was a
teenager. With hard work and determination,
Resnick earned a coveted interview
for acceptance into veterinary
school. Two days before his interview,
he passed away unexpectedly. However,
his passion for veterinary medicine
will continue to inspire future generations
of veterinary medical students
thanks to the Daniel Resnick Memorial
Scholarship, established in his memory
at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
(CVM).
To honor his memory, an endowed
scholarship for $25,000 has been established
by his parents, Steve and Holly
Resnick, along with contributions from
Steve Resnick’s colleagues at Emerson,
and Emerson’s matching gift program.
Beginning in Spring 2012, this fund is
providing an annual award of $1,000
to one full-time veterinary student
enrolled at the CVM. The recipient is
selected by the scholarship committee.
This scholarship is a gift to one Aggie
in memory of another. Resnick’s
association with Texas A&M University
goes back a long way. He worked with
Dr. Scott Grant, a veterinarian from
the CVM, to learn more about the
profession. He completed his undergraduate
degree at Texas A&M and was
working toward his master’s degree in
biomedical sciences when he passed
away. He was later awarded the degree
posthumously in May 2011 after an appeal
submitted by his professors.
“Daniel never met anybody who did
not become his friend immediately,”
Steve Resnick said. “He was a very
motivated and positive young man who
always had a smile on his face.” His dad
Patsy Nichols “Heart of Service”
Endowed Scholarship
The loss of a close friend is never easy, and on October 3, 2012, Texas A&M University
lost not only a treasured friend, but also an ardent supporter, leader, and devoted
Aggie fan. Patsy Nichols, who with her husband Bruce was named 2006-07 Texas A&M
University Parents of the Year, died as a result of a brief chronic illness. Her love of
Aggieland and her visionary leadership will continue to impact students at the Texas
A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) for years to come
with the establishment of the Patsy Nichols “Heart of Service” Endowed Scholarship.
This special award, funded by the Texas Pioneer Foundation and through generous
donations from friends of Patsy and Bruce, will be given to veterinary medical students
based on financial need and leadership activities. A preference will also be given
to those students who have served in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, are Eagle Scouts
or Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, are a veteran, and/or is married to or a child of a
current military service member.
More about Patsy and her contributions to the CVM will be featured in the next
edition of CVM Today. For more information on the Patsy Nichols “Heart of Service”
Endowed Scholarship, or to make a contribution, contact the Texas A&M College of
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Development Office at (979) 845-9043 or
by email at nvance @cvm.tamu.edu.
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described Resnick as a true Aggie who
went to Fish Camp, loved football, and
was deeply influenced by A&M culture.
Even people who met Resnick for a
short time felt that they had known
him forever.
Resnick was known as someone who
always found a way to help people. He
was a member of the PALS (Peer Assistance
and Leadership) program where
he tutored school students in need.
“Daniel’s goal in life was to help people,
and this scholarship is an extension
of his spirit,” Steve Resnick said.
This scholarship is open to all full-time
veterinary students at the CVM. Qualified
students can apply for the scholarship
via the scholarship portal on the
college website. The Resnicks hope
that the awardees of this scholarship
have “the courage to dream and the
determination to succeed in reaching
their goals.”
The generosity of the Resnicks and
their friends has been inspiring to
many, and the contributions are a testament
to the drive and motivation of
this bright student.
“There was a great outpouring of
compassion from family and friends
on behalf of Daniel. Many people who
knew the Resnicks well called here and
wanted to contribute to the scholarship,”
said Dr. Guy Sheppard, Director
of Development and Alumni Relations
at the CVM. “It is inspiring to see how
generous people can be when they see
something they believe in.”