81R8041 JGH-D
By: Martinez H.R. No. 450
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Texas SkillsUSA, an organization for
students engaged in trade and industrial education, are visiting
Austin on February 15 and 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, With roots in Texas dating back to 1948, Texas
SkillsUSA currently serves nearly 15,500 student and professional
members through more than 1,000 chapters in public, trade, and
technical schools; a collaborative effort of educators,
representatives of the private sector, and government, the
organization integrates classroom and workplace training in order
to provide a sound foundation for future success; and
WHEREAS, Texas SkillsUSA seeks to develop students'
leadership and interpersonal skills, encourage problem-solving
ability and critical thinking, and instill solid work habits; the
program further strives to foster a sense of civic responsibility
and to enhance students' knowledge of government and the
legislative process; and
WHEREAS, Visiting the State Capitol today to embark on this
important effort are four students from Weslaco High School, Letty
Martinez, Larissa Castillo, Iris Cardona, and Elizabeth Toledo, and
two students from Welsaco East High School, Marina Diaz and Kenneth
Valenzuela; they are accompanied by their sponsors, educators
Beverly Anzaldua and Joseph Calvillo; and
WHEREAS, Texas SkillsUSA is playing a crucial role in
developing the full range of knowledge and abilities needed by
young Texans, and by participating in this outstanding
organization, the members of this Weslaco delegation are on the
road to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 16, 2009, as Texas SkillsUSA
Day at the State Capitol and honor all those involved with this
exceptional program for their efforts and hard work.