83R12803 MGR-D
By: Martinez H.R. No. 981
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, visited the
State Capitol on February 18, 2013; 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, Taking part in the Texas SkillsUSA 2013 Legislative
Day activities were Weslaco High School students Alabama Jaramillo,
Amirany Valdez, Megan Gomez, Joanna Tapia, and Natalie Martinez and
Weslaco East High School students Gabrielle Rios, Angelicia
Rodriguez, Diana Perez, Roxana Candanoza, and Claudia Rincon; the
students were accompanied by advisors Joseph Calvillo, Kaitlin
Hovda, and Mario Palacios; 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 for their dedication
and interest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the students and advisors from Weslaco
and Weslaco East High Schools for participating in Texas SkillsUSA
Day at the State Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.