H.R. No. 903
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tracie Smithwick-Rodriguez has been honored by the
YWCA of Corpus Christi with a Y Women in Careers Award for her
outstanding professional accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1979, the Y Women in Careers Award honors
individuals in the Coastal Bend community who have achieved
distinction in their field; these inspiring individuals serve as
role models for young girls and demonstrate that women can excel in
every occupation; during the 33rd annual awards celebration, held
on March 7, 2013, this year's honorees joined an elite list of
notable female leaders; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smithwick-Rodriguez, the founding principal of
Collegiate High School, has been helping students prepare for, and
achieve in, higher education for nearly two decades; she has
garnered numerous accolades for her work, including the Las
Estrellas Award for Education from the Hispanic Women's Network of
Texas and designation as a state finalist for the H-E-B Principal
Award; this esteemed educator holds a doctorate in education, two
master of science degrees, and a bachelor of science degree from
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, Through her tireless dedication and consummate
professionalism, Tracie Smithwick-Rodriguez has indeed set a
worthy example for this and future generations; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Tracie Smithwick-Rodriguez on her
receipt of a 2013 Y Women in Careers Award from the Corpus Christi
YWCA and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in
all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Smithwick-Rodriguez as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 903 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House