By: Nixon S.R. No. 258 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to join people across 1-3 the nation in recognizing February 12 through 18, 1995, as 1-4 National Vocational-Technical Education Week; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The theme of this special week, "School-to-Work 1-6 Transition," is especially appropriate for the citizens of the 1-7 Lone Star State; as Texas stands poised on the brink of a new 1-8 century, this state's young people face the challenges of finding 1-9 work in an increasingly competitive global economy; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Vocational and technical education programs have 1-11 never before been so important to helping our children achieve 1-12 their professional goals and maintaining the economic strength 1-13 and diversity of Texas; and 1-14 WHEREAS, When coupled with solid academic instruction, 1-15 career and technology classes teach young people the analytical 1-16 skills and professional expertise needed to become effective 1-17 participants in the workforce; students are also given the 1-18 guidance and experience they need to build rewarding careers 1-19 in the fields of their choice; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Vocational and technical student organizations 1-21 play a key role in the educational process as well; these groups 1-22 work closely with educators to improve the quality of instruction, 1-23 develop student leadership, enhance citizenship responsibilities, 2-1 and overcome sexual and racial discrimination within the workforce; 2-2 and 2-3 WHEREAS, Among the many notable associations that have 2-4 been established for vocational and technical education students 2-5 are the FFA, Future Homemakers of America, Future Business Leaders 2-6 of America, Business Professionals of America, Health Occupations 2-7 Students of America, and the State Association of Young Farmers 2-8 of Texas; the Technology Student Association, the Vocational 2-9 Industrial Clubs of America, and the Distributive Education Club 2-10 of America are also popular and successful student organizations; 2-11 and 2-12 WHEREAS, These programs and organizations prepare young 2-13 Texans for the future and are essential components of the public 2-14 education system in this state, and it is indeed fitting that 2-15 vocational and technical education be given special recognition 2-16 and support; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-18 74th Legislature, hereby recognize February 12 through 18, 1995, 2-19 as National Vocational-Technical Education Week and commend the 2-20 students, teachers, and administrators who have made vocational 2-21 and technical education a successful and important part of public 2-22 education in Texas; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-24 prepared for the state presidents of Texas vocational and technical 2-25 student organizations as an expression of the high esteem of the 3-1 Texas Senate. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 President of the Senate 3-4 I hereby certify that the above 3-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-6 on February 16, 1995. 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Secretary of the Senate 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Member, Texas Senate