*HR1518* Introduced Version HOUSE RESOLUTION No. ___ Introduced by: Lyness ____________________________________ 1 A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of 2 career and technical education during Career and Technical 3 Education Month. 4 Whereas, February has been designated Career and 5 Technical Education Month; 6 Whereas, Career and technical education offers Hoosier 7 students the opportunity to gain the academic, technical, and 8 employability skills necessary for true career readiness; 9 Whereas, Career and technical education fosters 10 productivity in business and contributes to Indiana's position 11 in the international marketplace; 12 Whereas, Career and technical education provides students 13 with career choices in their fields and in their communities; 20242276 HR 1518/DI 140 2024 2 1 Whereas, Career and technical education prepares students 2 for these and other fulfilling careers by offering integrated 3 programs of study that link secondary and post-secondary 4 education and lead to the attainment of industry recognized 5 credentials; and 6 Whereas, Students in career and technical education student 7 organizations participate in authentic, meaningful experiences 8 that improve the quality of their education and increase their 9 engagement and achievement: Therefore, 10 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 11 General Assembly of the State of Indiana: 12 SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives 13 recognizes the importance of Career and Technical Education 14 Month. 15 SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of 16 Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to State 17 Representative Randy Lyness for distribution. 20242276 HR 1518/DI 140 2024