81R35317 MG-D
By: Chavez H.R. No. 3008
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Project Arriba of El Paso hosted a celebration in
honor of its spring and summer graduates on May 22, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1998, Project Arriba, or Advanced
Retraining and Redevelopment Initiative in Border Areas, is a
nonprofit group that focuses on economic and workforce development;
the organization was designed as a comprehensive, integrated
program of occupational, motivational, and workplace skills
training and case management services for El Paso County residents,
and it has been recognized among the top programs of its kind in the
state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Through partnerships with other community-based
organizations, training institutions, and private corporations,
Project Arriba seeks to develop a talent force that will meet the
critical needs of employers in El Paso and the surrounding region,
and thereby contribute to the area's economic growth and vitality;
the program focuses on those industries that are in the highest
demand, including nursing, health care, education, and information
technology, and it emphasizes quality opportunities for long-term
employment and strong compensation and benefits; moreover, the
participants of Project Arriba are prepared for the challenges of
tomorrow's global marketplace as they pursue rewarding career paths
and become integral members of the El Paso business community; and
WHEREAS, These outstanding Texans have demonstrated the
utmost dedication and perseverance in completing the Project Arriba
training program, and they may indeed reflect with great pride on
their achievements as they embark on the next exciting chapter of
their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the 2009 spring and summer
graduates of Project Arriba and extend to them sincere best wishes
for continued success.