TITLE: Congratulating Darcy Schroeder for receiving a Y Women in Careers Award from the Corpus Christi YWCA.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Darcy Schroeder for receiving a Y Women in Careers Award from the Corpus Christi YWCA.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Darcy Schroeder 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, Darcy Schroeder has enjoyed a varied career in public relations, working in behalf of a newspaper, a hotel, two television news programs, a restaurant chain, and two refineries, including the one she represents in her current position as public affairs manager at Valero Energy Corporation; an accomplished author as well, she has published two young adult science fiction novels and is now writing her third book; and WHEREAS, Through the skill and determination she brings to all her efforts, Darcy Schroeder 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 Darcy Schroeder 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 Ms. Schroeder as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 463 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House