TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Maria Luisa Garza of Corpus Christi on her receipt of a Y Women in Careers Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Maria Luisa Garza of Corpus Christi on her receipt of a Y Women in Careers Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Maria Luisa Garza has been honored by the YWCA of Corpus Christi with a YWomen in Careers Award for her outstanding professional accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Created in 1979, the YWomen 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 YWomen 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