TITLE: Honoring Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development on its 30th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Honoring Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development on its 30th anniversary.

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WHEREAS, The 30th anniversary of Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development is being celebrated at an event on November 10, 2023; and WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1992, RGV LEAD has fostered a fruitful partnership between education and industry, promoting college and career readiness in order to build a highly skilled workforce for the region; the organization was established as Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley by Patricia G. Bubb, who went on to serve as executive director of RGV LEAD for nearly three decades; initially funded by a federal grant, it is now supported by stakeholders across the Rio Grande Valley; and WHEREAS, RGV LEAD develops and manages collaborative projects that unite the efforts of educators and employers to help students set and reach their college and professional goals; the organization's initiatives encourage area youth to pursue studies geared toward employment in high-demand fields; moreover, RGV LEAD strives to increase the number of high school graduates who are fully prepared for further education and the attainment of such necessary qualifications as degrees, certificates, and licenses; and WHEREAS, In the three decades since its establishment, RGV LEAD has helped countless young Texans develop the knowledge and skills necessary to build successful careers, and the organization is indeed deserving of recognition for its invaluable contributions to the Rio Grande Valley; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development on its 30th anniversary and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for RGV LEAD as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 144 was adopted by the House on November 7, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House