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By: Springer H.R. No. 2615

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Janell Rochelle has done an outstanding job of coaching the Business Professionals of America participants from the Paducah Independent School District, and her guidance helped the students to make a fine showing at the BPA National Leadership Conference, held May 8 through 12, 2013, in Orlando, Florida; and

WHEREAS, One of the leading career and technical student organizations in the country, BPA prepares middle and high school students for careers in business management, office administration, information technology, and related fields; this unique program helps students to gain the necessary skills to become engaged citizens and leaders in the 21st century workplace; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Rochelle, who holds a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing from Baylor University and a master's degree from North Texas State University, has been an instructor with Paducah ISD for 33 years and has served as BPA advisor for 28 years; under her direction, more than 100 students have qualified for national contests, with one team placing first, three teams placing second, and one team placing third; and

WHEREAS, By equipping her students with the tools they need to reach their career goals, Janell Rochelle has enriched the lives of many young Texans and has contributed to the quality of education in her community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Janell Rochelle for her outstanding work as coach of the Business Professionals of America students from the Paducah ISD and congratulate her on the group's fine showing at the 2013 BPA National Leadership Conference; and, be it further

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