H.R. No. 905 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dr. Mary Jane 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 the school liaison officer at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi; a former teacher, executive director, and superintendent, she has been recognized for her outstanding work by the Department of the Navy, Del Mar College, the League of United Latin American Citizens, Leadership Texas, and Texas A&M University; this esteemed educator and administrator holds a doctorate in education, a master of science degree, and a bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University--Kingsville; and WHEREAS, Through her tireless dedication and consummate professionalism, Dr. Mary Jane 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. Mary Jane 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 ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 905 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House