H.R. No. 1946
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, It is the goal of the Harlingen Consolidated
Independent School District to contribute to the development of a
competent and qualified workforce in our area and state by ensuring
that every student who graduates from the district is college and
career ready; and
WHEREAS, One such future graduate is Victoria R. Garcia of
Harlingen High School, a multifaceted individual who possesses
commitment, determination, and a passion to excel in all areas of
her life; and
WHEREAS, As a skilled tradesperson, Ms. Garcia has competed
throughout her high school career in masonry events, where
contestants are predominantly young men; she achieved second place
at the 2023 Spec Mix Junior Bricklayer 500, first place at the 2023
SkillsUSA Texas District 13 competition, and first place at the
2023 SkillsUSA Texas Leadership and Skills Conference; and
WHEREAS, She is preparing to represent the state of Texas
this summer at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills
Conference in Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, In accomplishing her goals, Ms. Garcia has
benefited greatly from the support of her family and others who have
cultivated her talent; these individuals include Liz Graves, chair
of the Texas Masonry Council's Workforce Development Committee, and
Ashton White, workforce coordinator for the Texas Masonry Council's
Masonry Rocks career program, as well as two of her teachers at
Harlingen High School, Victor Santillan and Rolando Cuellar; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Garcia has also received recognition from the
Rio Grande Valley Chapter of Associated General Contractors at its
Women in Construction event, and she participated in "Masonry Days"
with the Texas Masonry Council in San Antonio to help other high
school students learn the masonry trade; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her achievements in masonry,
Ms. Garcia has made her mark in other areas of her life; she is an
active member of her school's student council, where she has worked
tirelessly to enhance the student experience, foster school spirit,
and advocate for positive change; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Garcia's mission is to continue to strive for
excellence in all aspects of her life, using her talents and skills
to make a difference in her community; she is committed to achieving
her goals and inspiring others to do the same; after graduating from
high school, she will continue her education at Texas State
Technical College in Harlingen as a member of the Building
Construction Technology Program, where she will pursue her goal of
working in the construction industry as a construction manager; and
WHEREAS, Victoria Garcia's leadership skills, passion for
service, and dedication to excellence have earned her the respect
and admiration of her peers and teachers, and she is indeed
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Victoria R. Garcia for her accomplishments
in masonry 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. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lopez of Cameron
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1946 was adopted by the House on May
18, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House