AL HR272

Commends Zoe Holder from the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy for winning a gold medal in the SkillsUSA Welding Division, making her the first female in Alabama to achieve this award.

Notes that the Annual SkillsUSA Conference was held at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile on April 22-24, 2024.

Describes SkillsUSA as a national career and technical student organization serving middle schools, high schools, and postsecondary institutions that prepares students for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations.

Details welding competition requirements including measuring weld replicas, using various welding equipment (GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW), and demonstrating skills across multiple stations.

Extends congratulations to Zoe Holder for her hard work, perseverance, and mastery of welding, offering best wishes for continued success in future endeavors.