TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Cheronda Steele on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Cheronda Steele on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs honored Dr. Cheronda Steele on March 16, 2013, for her achievements in the field of psychology; and WHEREAS, An affiliate of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., the local organization each year celebrates Women's History Month with a special program; the 2013 event recognized the work of four outstanding women from the Dallas area who are excelling in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), areas in which women are often underrepresented; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Judge Cleophus Steele and Sharon Steele, Cheronda Steele graduated from Skyline High School, attended The University of Texas at Austin, and earned her master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago; Dr. Steele currently works as a psychologist in education, and her professional interests include such topics as anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, and existential theory; and WHEREAS, Through her years of hard work and dedicated study, Cheronda Steele has set an inspiring example for young African American women who hope to pursue a career in STEM-related fields, and she is indeed deserving of this notable honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Cheronda Steele on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs and commend her for her outstanding career as a psychologist; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Steele as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1940 was adopted by the House on May 15, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House