SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens across the state in celebrating February 16, 2009,
as Texas SkillsUSA Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Texas SkillsUSA is a nonprofit youth organization
dedicated to facilitating trade and industrial education and
enhancing curricula so that young men and women are better able
to meet the demands of today's changing job market; and
WHEREAS, Texas SkillsUSA brings together educators,
administrators, corporate leaders, labor organizations, trade
associations, and government entities in a coordinated effort to
address the need for a globally competitive, skilled, and
educated workforce; and
WHEREAS, The program's proven system produces well-trained
entry-level employees for a variety of job markets and teaches
the importance of developing leadership skills, positive
attitudes, and pride in workmanship; and
WHEREAS, With more than 1,000 chapters in Texas schools
serving more than 15,000 students, Texas SkillsUSA plays a vital
role in maintaining American productivity, quality, and
competitiveness; it is justly deserving of recognition for its
work across our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the men and women involved in Texas
SkillsUSA on their outstanding efforts at creating a more
productive workforce and extend to them a warm welcome to Austin
for Texas SkillsUSA Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Shapiro
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate