H.R. No. 51 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jade Yost of Austin was elected president of the 
postsecondary division of the Business Professionals of America on 
April 25, 2005, at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, 
California; and
	WHEREAS, With a national membership exceeding 54,000, the 
Business Professionals of America sets a standard of excellence for 
vocational student organizations as it strives to prepare a 
world-class workforce and act as a cohesive agent in the global 
education, business, and industry network; and
	WHEREAS, The  annual National Leadership Conference offers 
the membership and advisors an opportunity to participate in the 
Workplace Skills Assessment Program, develop leadership skills, 
test for software certification, share in fellowship, and elect 
national officers; the officers elected at this important gathering 
contribute to the membership by providing field services, 
leadership training, and workshops; and
	WHEREAS, In his capacity as president of the organization's 
postsecondary division, Mr. Yost enjoys membership on the executive 
council as well as on the board of trustees, where he can 
significantly contribute to the creation, direction, and 
supervision of the association's activities; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Yost, who is pursuing double associate's degrees 
in legal and medical office management at Austin Business College, 
has achieved a notable position within one of the premier business 
associations in America; through his leadership and commitment to 
excellence, he will undoubtedly build an exceptional record of 
achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jade Yost on 
being elected president of the postsecondary division of the 
Business Professionals of America and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Yost as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Chavez

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 51 was adopted by the House on July 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House