H.R. No. 904

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dr. Maria Luisa Garza has been honored by the YWCA of Corpus Christi with a Y Women in Careers Award for her outstanding professional accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Created in 1979, the Y Women in Careers Award honors individuals in the Coastal Bend community who have achieved distinction in their field; these inspiring individuals serve as role models for young girls and demonstrate that women can excel in every occupation; during the 33rd annual awards celebration, held on March 7, 2013, this year's honorees joined an elite list of notable female leaders; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Garza serves as CEO of the Gulf Coast Council of La Raza, Inc., which she cofounded; long devoted to improving educational opportunities for at-risk students, she was instrumental in securing funding for the creation of the Dr. M. L. Garza-Gonzalez Charter School; this esteemed educator and executive holds a doctorate in education and a bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University--Kingsville and two master of arts degrees from Corpus Christi State University; and

WHEREAS, Through her tireless dedication and consummate professionalism, Dr. Maria Luisa Garza has indeed set a worthy example for this and future generations; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Maria Luisa Garza on her receipt of a 2013 Y Women in Careers Award from the Corpus Christi YWCA and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further

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

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 904 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House