H.R. No. 904
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Maria Luisa Garza 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. Garza serves as CEO of the Gulf Coast Council of
La Raza, Inc., which she cofounded; long devoted to improving
educational opportunities for at-risk students, she was
instrumental in securing funding for the creation of the
Dr. M. L. Garza-Gonzalez Charter School; this esteemed educator
and executive holds a doctorate in education and a bachelor of
science degree from Texas A&M University--Kingsville and two master
of arts degrees from Corpus Christi State University; and
WHEREAS, Through her tireless dedication and consummate
professionalism, Dr. Maria Luisa Garza 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 Dr. Maria Luisa Garza 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. Garza 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. 904 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House