H.R. No. 508
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On February 20, 2009, members of the Association of
Public Administrators at The University of Texas-Pan American are
furthering their studies of public sector management by attending
the 10th annual Texas American Society for Public Administration
and Texas Certified Public Manager Conference in Round Rock; and
WHEREAS, The APA chapter was established at The University of
Texas-Pan American in the fall of 2003 to enhance the knowledge and
administrative skills of graduate students in the UTPA master of
public administration program, which provides professional
preparation for public service in governmental agencies at the
federal, state, regional, and local levels, as well as in
not-for-profit agencies; in addition, the association serves to
link MPA students with Rio Grande Valley communities and to raise
awareness of resources available to communities through the MPA
program; and
WHEREAS, Attending the ASPA/CPM conference as a group for the
first time, APA members will have opportunities for career
development and networking, and to hear such speakers as State
Senator Rodney Ellis and former lieutenant governor William P.
Hobby; past APA activities have included a legislative public
policy forum with state representatives, and the group also
sponsored a recent campus visit by former president Bill Clinton;
and
WHEREAS, Public service is a high calling, and the members of
the Association of Public Administrators at The University of
Texas-Pan American are building a solid foundation from which to
launch meaningful and productive careers in government; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature commend the members of the Association of Public
Administrators at The University of Texas-Pan American for their
dedication to the field of public administration and extend best
wishes for a memorable experience at the 2009 Texas ASPA/CPM
Conference; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Pena
Gonzales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 508 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House