TITLE: Congratulating Julia Yost on her participation in the Ford Fast Track Races.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Julia Yost on her participation in the Ford Fast Track Races.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Julia Yost, a fifth grader at Armstrong Elementary School in Dallas, won a $5,000 scholarship by competing in the Ford Fast Track Races in October 2016; and WHEREAS, Designed to inspire girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, the event is sponsored by the Ford Motor Company in partnership with four Girl Scout councils from around the country; and WHEREAS, Julia Yost was selected by Ford to represent the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas at the races, where she competed against Scouts from the other three councils; the contest showcased the participants' math and science skills by requiring them to design and build a wooden car; the vehicles were then put to the test in a race that was broadcast on the Today Show,and Julia's car bested the others to finish in first place; and WHEREAS, Through her participation in the Ford Fast Track Races, Julia Yost has set an inspiring example for young girls in her community and throughout the nation, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for her achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Julia Yost for her outstanding showing in the Ford Fast Track Races and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all of her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Julia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 925 was adopted by the House on March 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House