TITLE: Congratulating Bridgett Wilson of Terrell High School on becoming the youngest credentialed member of the American Academy of Professional Coders.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Bridgett Wilson of Terrell High School on becoming the youngest credentialed member of the American Academy of Professional Coders.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Bridgett Wilson, a 15-year-old junior at Terrell High School, has made history by becoming the youngest credentialed member of the American Academy of Professional Coders; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Terrell, Ms. Wilson obtained her Certified Professional Coder credential through a virtual, instructor-led training program offered by Arkansas State University Three Rivers in association with AAPC; she enrolled in the program alongside her mother, Rose Wilson, who immigrated to the United States from Kenya and who currently works in the radiology department at White Rock Medical Center in Dallas; the Wilson family also includes Bridgett's two younger sisters, for whom she hopes to set a good example; and WHEREAS, In addition to excelling in various advanced placement courses, Bridgett Wilson is currently a member of her school's Honor Society and drill team; she is also pursuing an associate's degree from Trinity Valley Community College through a dual credit program; after her graduation from high school, she plans to study dentistry at Texas A&M University on her way to one day opening her own pediatric dental or orthodontic practice; in the meantime, she hopes to use her professional coding certification to find part-time or volunteer work as a medical coder; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has worked toward her goals with exceptional diligence and determination, and she may take justifiable pride in this achievement as she looks forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bridgett Wilson on becoming the youngest credentialed member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Wilson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bell of Kaufman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 54 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House