82R8016 JEN-D
By: Martinez H.R. No. 373
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
the State Capitol on February 14, 2011; 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 in students
leadership and interpersonal skills, problem-solving and critical
thinking abilities, and solid work habits; the program further
strives to foster in young people a sense of civic responsibility
and to increase their understanding of government and the
legislative process; and
WHEREAS, Weslaco High School students taking part in the
Texas SkillsUSA 2011 Legislative Day activities include freshmen
Marisol Cardona, Carissa Villarreal, and Lydia Ybarra and juniors
Samantha Paz, Monique Perez, and Amada Valdez; the students are
accompanied by their advisor, Joseph Calvillo, and their counselor,
Julissa Sandoval; and
WHEREAS, Texas SkillsUSA is playing a significant role in
developing the full range of knowledge and abilities needed by
young Texans to become productive, engaged citizens, and it is a
pleasure to recognize the members of the group present on this day
for their dedication and interest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the students and advisors from Weslaco
High School for participating in Texas SkillsUSA Day at the State
Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for a meaningful and
memorable visit to Austin.