H.R. No. 940 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Rosana Vanessa Gomez Pachon was one of five Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi employees who were named 2016 40 Under 40 honorees by Corpus Christi Under 40; and WHEREAS, Each year, CCU40 recognizes 40 men and women under the age of 40 who have worked to make a positive difference in the Corpus Christi area through both their professional and community endeavors; and WHEREAS, A graduate of TAMU--CC's MBA program, Ms. Gomez currently works for the university's Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center; she previously served as a Port Corpus Christi business coordinator for Latin America, and she organized the first Latin American Petroleum and Energy Summit, which was attended by over 50 international companies; active in the community, she is involved with the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, and she serves on the board for the World Affairs Council of South Texas; and WHEREAS, Rosana Gomez has set an outstanding example of professional achievement and civic engagement, and she may take justifiable pride in her contributions to the Coastal Bend community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Rosana Vanessa Gomez Pachon on her selection as a 2016 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Gomez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 940 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House