83R11231 LB-D By: Herrero H.R. No. 910 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Sharon Kollaja 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, Ms. Kollaja has owned and operated Sterling Personnel since 2004; she brings to her work more than two decades of experience in financing and accounting, and under her able leadership, Sterling has grown to provide employment opportunities for thousands of area residents; Ms. Kollaja has garnered numerous accolades for her achievements, including the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Award and the Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend Employer Award of Excellence; this respected executive holds a bachelor of business administration degree from Corpus Christi State University and is a certified public accountant; and WHEREAS, Through her tireless dedication and consummate professionalism, Sharon Kollaja 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 Sharon Kollaja 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 Ms. Kollaja as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.