86R12841 CJM-D
 
  By: Holland H.R. No. 388
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Rockwall High School robotics team has created
  an off-season robotics event called STEM Gals to support and
  celebrate women in the fields of science, technology, engineering,
  and mathematics; and
         WHEREAS, Current estimates indicate that the U.S. will be
  short approximately one million STEM workers by 2022; since women
  make up only around 25 percent of the current STEM-related
  workforce, increased representation of women in these fields could
  help solve this problem; in the words of Woodie Flowers,
  "Technology needs women more than women need technology"; and
         WHEREAS, In order to encourage women to pursue STEM careers,
  the Rockwall robotics team, FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1296
  Full Metal Jackets, launched STEM Gals in 2018; this female-driven
  event allows young women to explore the range of opportunities
  offered within STEM fields and to take on increased leadership
  roles in the competition by serving as hosts, referees, and judges;
  and
         WHEREAS, The STEM Gals event is working to foster a more
  inclusive environment in STEM education, and in so doing, it is
  helping to ensure the continued strength and vitality of the Lone
  Star State and the nation as a whole; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2019, as STEM Gals Day at
  the State Capitol and extend to the Rockwall High School robotics
  team and all those associated with the STEM Gals event sincere best
  wishes for the future.