By Johnson H.R. No. 199 74R5588 SRD-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives joins with people 1-2 around the country in recognizing February 12-18, 1995, as National 1-3 Vocational-Technical Education Week; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The theme of this special week, "School-to-Work 1-5 Transition," is especially appropriate for the citizens of the Lone 1-6 Star State; as Texas stands poised on the brink of a new century, 1-7 this state's young people face the challenges of finding work in an 1-8 increasingly competitive global economy; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Vocational and technical education programs have 1-10 never before been so important to helping our children achieve 1-11 their professional goals and maintaining the economic strength and 1-12 diversity of Texas; and 1-13 WHEREAS, When coupled with solid academic instruction, career 1-14 and technology classes teach young people the analytical skills and 1-15 professional expertise needed to become effective participants in 1-16 the workforce; students are also given the guidance and experience 1-17 they need to build rewarding careers in the fields of their choice; 1-18 and 1-19 WHEREAS, Vocational and technical student organizations play 1-20 a key role in the educational process as well; these groups work 1-21 closely with educators to improve the quality of instruction, 1-22 develop student leadership, enhance citizenship responsibilities, 1-23 and overcome sexual and racial discrimination within the workforce; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, Among the many notable associations that have been 2-2 established for vocational and technical education students are the 2-3 FFA, Future Homemakers of America, Future Business Leaders of 2-4 America, Business Professionals of America, Health Occupations 2-5 Students of America, and the State Association of Young Farmers of 2-6 Texas; the Technology Student Association, the Vocational 2-7 Industrial Clubs of America, and the Distributive Education Club of 2-8 America are also popular and successful student organizations; and 2-9 WHEREAS, These programs and organizations prepare young 2-10 Texans for the future and are essential components of the public 2-11 education system in this state, and it is indeed fitting that 2-12 vocational and technical education be given special recognition and 2-13 support; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby recognize February 12-18, 1995, as National 2-16 Vocational-Technical Education Week and commend the students, 2-17 teachers, and administrators who have made vocational and technical 2-18 education a successful and important part of public education in 2-19 Texas; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-21 for the state presidents of Texas vocational and technical student 2-22 organizations as an expression of high esteem by the Texas House of 2-23 Representatives.