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78R9204 JHS-D

By:  Villarreal                                                   H.R. No. 583


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, San Antonio's Information Technology and Security Academy offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while gaining valuable experience in the information technology and network security industries; and WHEREAS, A joint venture sponsored by the San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative, The University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, the City of San Antonio, the Alamo Community College District, and local industry partners, the academy functions in collaboration with the 18 independent school districts in the Bexar County area; and WHEREAS, Some 80 high school juniors began the program in August 2002, and the next class of students is currently being recruited for the 2003 school year; in addition to providing a vibrant environment in which high school students can learn and grow, the free program includes an opportunity for students to participate in paid summer internships between their junior and senior years of high school; and WHEREAS, Gaining experience and expertise in this exciting and diverse field will undoubtedly benefit the young people who attend the Information Technology and Security Academy, and all those who have contributed to the success of this noteworthy program are to be commended for their hard work and dedication to excellence in this endeavor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby recognize San Antonio's Information Technology and Security Academy and extend best wishes for continued success to the many individuals and organizations involved in this unique and wonderful program.