By Isett H.R. No. 898 75R13324 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Gloria Zapata, a student at Lubbock High School, on her exemplary 1-3 showing at the 10th annual Texas Career and Technology Education 1-4 Awards Program; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Cosponsored by the Texas Career and Technology 1-6 Council and the Vocational-Technical Education Development 1-7 Foundation of Texas, the program recognizes outstanding achievement 1-8 by students in career and technology education, alumni of those 1-9 programs, and public or private sector partnerships of business, 1-10 industry, and labor organizations that support such initiatives; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, Ms. Zapata was selected as a finalist in the 1-13 Outstanding Business Education Student category; by excelling in 1-14 her studies, this dedicated young woman has demonstrated her desire 1-15 and ability to achieve her highest potential as she prepares for 1-16 her future role in society; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Her accomplishment serves as a source of inspiration 1-18 to her peers at Lubbock High School as well as a shining example of 1-19 the rewards that can be attained from hard work and 1-20 self-discipline; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Gloria Zapata has demonstrated exceptional 1-22 intelligence, initiative, and maturity in pursuing her goals, and 1-23 it is most fitting that she receive special legislative recognition 1-24 for her noteworthy performance; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby congratulate Gloria Zapata on being named a 2-3 finalist for Outstanding Business Education Student at the Texas 2-4 Career and Technology Education Awards Program and extend to her 2-5 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the 2-6 future; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Ms. Zapata as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.