82R17257 JGH-D

By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1394

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Proud members of Waco Chapter No. 14 of the National Association of Women in Construction celebrated Women in Construction Week from March 6 to March 12, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Founded in Fort Worth and chartered as a national organization in 1955, the NAWIC sponsors WIC Week every year to highlight the essential role played by the approximately one million women nationwide who work in the construction industry; and

WHEREAS, The women of Waco Chapter No. 14 do their part to support the construction business in Waco and to enhance the success of women working in the field; in addition, the chapter sponsors the Block-Kids Building Program, a competition held to promote an interest in careers in the many facets of the construction industry, and its members give back to the community through their participation in such worthwhile programs as Habitat for Humanity; and

WHEREAS, The members of Waco Chapter No. 14 include president Ginger Ritchison and members Pat Breen, Joyce Cammack, Melody Grigsby, Cindy Kattner, Melba Maddox, Sandy Marek, Erin McNamara, Christina McNeil, Rhonda Nebgen, Patti Short, Sherri Sutherland, Glynna Swanner, Tricia Warren, and Gloria Wokaty; and

WHEREAS, By offering forums for networking and learning, and by highlighting the opportunities available for women in the construction industry, the members of Waco Chapter No. 14 of the NAWIC are contributing to the strength and diversity of the Texas economy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate Women in Construction Week and commend the members of Waco Chapter No. 14 of the National Association of Women in Construction for their contributions to their community; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.