TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Dolores Guerrero on her receipt of a 2017 Y Women in Careers Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Dolores Guerrero on her receipt of a 2017 Y Women in Careers Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Dolores Guerrero is being honored with a YWomen in Careers Award by the YWCA in Corpus Christi on March 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Corpus Christi YWCA has been recognizing accomplished women in the community through this awards program since 1979; those chosen for the distinction have achieved a notable degree of success in their respective fields, and as women who demonstrate integrity, a willingness to take on new challenges, and a commitment to excellence, they serve as outstanding role models for young girls, whose empowerment is a crucial part of the YWCA mission; and WHEREAS, Dr. Guerrero has sought opportunities throughout her career to mentor and empower women both in their careers and in their personal growth; she served as a field instructor at The University of Texas Graduate School of Social Work and as a lecturer in social work at UT--Pan American; after joining the faculty at Texas A&M University--Kingsville as a social work program director, she rose to her present post as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and WHEREAS, Through the skill and determination she brings to all her efforts, Dr. Guerrero has earned the esteem of her peers and made contributions to her community that will resonate far into the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Dolores Guerrero on receiving a 2017 YWomen in Careers Award from the YWCA of Corpus Christi and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Guerrero as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 461 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House