TITLE: Congratulating Lillian Riojas of Corpus Christi on her receipt of a 2015 Y Women in Careers Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Lillian Riojas of Corpus Christi on her receipt of a 2015 Y Women in Careers Award.

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WHEREAS, Lillian Riojas is being honored with a YWomen in Careers Award by the YWCA in Corpus Christi on March 5, 2015; and WHEREAS, The Corpus Christi YWCA has been recognizing accomplished women in the community through this awards program for the past 35 years; those chosen for the distinction have all achieved a notable degree of success in their respective fields, and as women who demonstrate integrity, a ready 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, Corpus Christi city council member Lillian Riojas is a fitting recipient of this prestigious accolade; she currently serves as the director of public affairs for the Valero Corpus Christi Refinery, where she is a key liaison with local leaders and government officials; before joining Valero in 2008, she worked in public relations and marketing with LyondellBasell Industries and the Port of Corpus Christi; and WHEREAS, Through the skill and determination she brings to all her efforts, Lillian Riojas 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lillian Riojas on receiving a 2015 YWomen in Careers Award from the YWCA of Corpus Christi and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Riojas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 608 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House