A JOINT MEMORIAL
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.
WHEREAS, career and technical
student organizations are an integral and vital part of career and technical
education; and
WHEREAS, career and technical
student organizations involve close to ninety thousand students statewide in
skill-based education programs, including classroom instruction, work-based
learning and community service; and
WHEREAS, these student
organizations have developed partnerships with businesses, trade associations
and professional organizations that provide excellent mentoring programs; and
WHEREAS, through these
programs, students are prepared for the workplace, their employment
opportunities are improved and their self-esteem and confidence are enhanced;
and
WHEREAS, student organizations,
including the business professionals of America, distributive education clubs
of America, the family, career and community leaders of America, the future
farmers of America, the technology student association and SkillsUSA, support
healthy core values, good work ethics and good business practices;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that recognition be extended to
career and technical student organizations for their support and contributions
in helping students develop into productive and fully participating citizens of
New Mexico; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
copies of this memorial be transmitted to the career and technical student
organizations honored.