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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas |
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is pleased to recognize Amy L. Gowder, who has been selected for |
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induction on March 21, 2015, into the San Antonio Women's Hall of |
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Fame for her outstanding work and leadership in technology; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1984, the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame |
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annually honors those women who have contributed significantly to |
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the San Antonio community and the Bexar County region through their |
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accomplishments in their profession or field of service; and |
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WHEREAS, Amy L. Gowder is Vice President & General Manager of |
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Lockheed Martin Kelly Aviation Center’s two locations, San Antonio, |
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Texas and Montreal, Canada, supporting eleven engine lines that |
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power more than 15 military and commercial aircraft and builds the |
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power plants for the F-16 and F-15 fighter jets; and |
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WHEREAS, This MIT graduate continues to lead on the cutting |
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edge of technology by serving on San Antonio College’s Challenger |
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Learning Center Advisory Council and by serving as a member of the |
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Association of Manufacturing Excellence. She was also recently |
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named a “Top 40 under 40” aviation executive by Aviation Week; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of |
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Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Amy L. Gowder for her |
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exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on her |
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induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her as an expression of high regard and esteem by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |