SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join citizens across the state in celebrating February 16, 2009, as Texas SkillsUSA Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Texas SkillsUSA is a nonprofit youth organization dedicated to facilitating trade and industrial education and enhancing curricula so that young men and women are better able to meet the demands of today's changing job market; and

WHEREAS, Texas SkillsUSA brings together educators, administrators, corporate leaders, labor organizations, trade associations, and government entities in a coordinated effort to address the need for a globally competitive, skilled, and educated workforce; and

WHEREAS, The program's proven system produces well-trained entry-level employees for a variety of job markets and teaches the importance of developing leadership skills, positive attitudes, and pride in workmanship; and

WHEREAS, With more than 1,000 chapters in Texas schools serving more than 15,000 students, Texas SkillsUSA plays a vital role in maintaining American productivity, quality, and competitiveness; it is justly deserving of recognition for its work across our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the men and women involved in Texas SkillsUSA on their outstanding efforts at creating a more productive workforce and extend to them a warm welcome to Austin for Texas SkillsUSA Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day.

Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate