SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to recognize the Career and Technology Education student 
organizations and their elected state officers for their 
outstanding contributions to vocational education; and
	WHEREAS, These student organizations play important roles 
in various career and vocational fields; the organizations 
include Business Professionals of America, Distributive 
Education of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Future 
Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Farmers of 
America, Health Occupations Students of America, and Skills 
USA--Vocational Industrial Clubs of America; and
	WHEREAS, The leaders of these groups are exemplary members 
of their communities who are committed to promoting the value of 
career and technology education; the outstanding young people 
who guide the organizations as state officers include Clay Turner, 
David Shelton, Elda Arzate, Robby Keffer, Kristi Farnum, 
Lindsey Allen, William McCormick, Thomas Curtis, and Charel West; 
and
	WHEREAS, Career and technology student organizations 
promote young people's hopes and dreams for the future by 
encouraging them to explore their career choices; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend these organizations and 
their leaders for providing opportunities for young people 
to learn about careers in business, health, farming, and other 
vocations and extend to them best wishes for continued success 
in their endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
these organizations and their leaders as an expression of esteem 
from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Averitt




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 12, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate