85R15938 JCD-D
By: Button H.R. No. 925
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Julia Yost, a fifth grader at Armstrong Elementary
School in Dallas, won a $5,000 scholarship by competing in the Ford
Fast Track Races in October 2016; and
WHEREAS, Designed to inspire girls to pursue careers in
science, technology, engineering, and math, the event is sponsored
by the Ford Motor Company in partnership with four Girl Scout
councils from around the country; and
WHEREAS, Julia Yost was selected by Ford to represent the
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas at the races, where she competed
against Scouts from the other three councils; the contest showcased
the participants' math and science skills by requiring them to
design and build a wooden car; the vehicles were then put to the
test in a race that was broadcast on the Today Show, and Julia's car
bested the others to finish in first place; and
WHEREAS, Through her participation in the Ford Fast Track
Races, Julia Yost has set an inspiring example for young girls in
her community and throughout the nation, and she is indeed
deserving of recognition for her achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Julia Yost for her outstanding
showing in the Ford Fast Track Races and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success in all of her future endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Julia as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.