H.R. No. 1829
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas A&M University Board of Regents has
honored Yolanda Morado of the Texas AgriLife Starr County Extension
Office with a 2008 Regents Fellow Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1998, this award recognizes
professionals in Texas A&M University System agencies whose
exceptional leadership in developing and delivering programs has
resulted in lasting benefits to the people of Texas; selections are
made by a system-level committee that examines such criteria as
dedication, creative ability, and adherence to scientific
philosophy and scholarly principles, as well as a stellar
reputation among colleagues and external stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Morado has worked for more than three decades to
improve the quality of life in one of the nation's most impoverished
areas; an agent in the field of family and consumer science, she has
designed and taught diabetes health care courses as well as
programs that encompass screening, support groups, and management
of this widespread disease; under her able guidance, the Better
Living for Texans program, which teaches nutrition, food safety,
wellness, and financial management, has reached some 5,000 adults
and 3,000 children; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating outstanding executive ability and a
spirit of innovation, Ms. Morado has trained more than 1,500
volunteers as instructors to other volunteers, using the master
volunteer concept to further disseminate knowledge of such topics
as health, financial security, parenting, literacy, and
environmental stewardship; she has played a key role since 1995 in
binational conferences to heighten awareness and knowledge of
issues crucial to residents of border communities; moreover, she
has aided new entrepreneurs through the Pasos al Mercado or Steps to
the Marketplace program and hosts an annual child care conference
that provides professional training and continuing education to
improve child care and empower women seeking entry into the working
world as caregivers; and
WHEREAS, The designation of Regents Fellow carries a sizeable
stipend, along with the responsibility to serve as a role model
within The Texas A&M University System; Yolanda Morado has
extensive experience in this capacity, having exemplified the ideal
of service to others throughout her 34-year career with the Texas
AgriLife Starr County Extension Office, and her leadership and
commitment continue to inspire all those who are privileged to know
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Yolanda Morado on receiving a 2008
Regents Fellow Service Award from the Texas A&M University Board of
Regents and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success
in her worthy endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Morado as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1829 was adopted by the House on May
13, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House