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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Texas SkillsUSA, an organization for |
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students engaged in trade and industrial education, are visiting |
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the State Capitol on February 14, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, With roots in Texas dating back to 1948, Texas |
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SkillsUSA currently serves nearly 15,500 student and professional |
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members through more than 1,000 chapters in public, trade, and |
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technical schools; a collaborative effort of educators, |
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representatives of the private sector, and government, the |
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organization integrates classroom and workplace training in order |
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to provide a sound foundation for future success; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas SkillsUSA seeks to develop in students |
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leadership and interpersonal skills, problem-solving and critical |
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thinking abilities, and solid work habits; the program further |
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strives to foster in young people a sense of civic responsibility |
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and to increase their understanding of government and the |
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legislative process; and |
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WHEREAS, Weslaco High School students taking part in the |
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Texas SkillsUSA 2011 Legislative Day activities include freshmen |
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Marisol Cardona, Carissa Villarreal, and Lydia Ybarra and juniors |
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Samantha Paz, Monique Perez, and Amada Valdez; the students are |
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accompanied by their advisor, Joseph Calvillo, and their counselor, |
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Julissa Sandoval; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas SkillsUSA is playing a significant role in |
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developing the full range of knowledge and abilities needed by |
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young Texans to become productive, engaged citizens, and it is a |
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pleasure to recognize the members of the group present on this day |
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for their dedication and interest; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the students and advisors from Weslaco |
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High School for participating in Texas SkillsUSA Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for a meaningful and |
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memorable visit to Austin. |