TITLE: Congratulating Bridget Markwood on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Bridget Markwood on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.

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WHEREAS, Bridget Markwood was one of eight Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi employees who were named 2014 40 Under 40 honorees by Corpus Christi Under 40 (CCU40); and WHEREAS, Each year, CCU40 honors 40 men and women under the age of 40 who have worked to make a positive difference in the Corpus Christi area through both their professional and community endeavors; and WHEREAS, Ms. Markwood is an adjunct professor at A&M-Corpus Christi in the communication and media arts department; she also serves as the CEO of Leader NU, a consulting firm that specializes in creating communication, leadership, and character development programs for youth, young adults, and professionals; moreover, she recently published her first book, Rock Ur World: A Life and Leadership Handbook for College-Bound Students;active in her community as well, this esteemed woman is the drama coordinator at Grace Presbyterian Church, where she also helps oversee projects that assist homeless youth in the area; and WHEREAS, Bridget Markwood has set an outstanding example of professional achievement and civic engagement, and she may take justifiable pride in her contributions to the Coastal Bend community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bridget Markwood on her selection as a Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Markwood as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 929 was adopted by the House on March 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House