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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Representatives of the Houston Area Urban League and |
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the Austin Area Urban League are visiting the State Capitol on April |
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4, 2023, and the event provides a fitting opportunity to pay tribute |
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to the vital work of these notable organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1910, the National Urban League is the |
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country's oldest and largest community-based movement dedicated to |
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empowering African Americans, both socially and economically; |
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today, the group boasts 90 local affiliates across the U.S.; and |
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WHEREAS, The Houston Area Urban League was first organized in |
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1968; advocating for people of all races, genders, ages, and |
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disabilities in economically disadvantaged areas of metropolitan |
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Houston, the organization offers a variety of programs related to |
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education and youth development, workforce and economic |
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development, workforce training, housing, social justice, and |
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health and wellness; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1977, the Austin Area Urban |
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League has been improving the quality of life in Central Texas; |
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aligning with the five pillars of the National Urban League, the |
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Austin affiliate meets the needs of underserved local residents |
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through programming and services focused on the areas of health, |
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housing, justice, advocacy, education and youth development, and |
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workforce and career readiness; and |
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WHEREAS, With an enduring commitment to civil rights, social |
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justice, and economic progress, the members of both the Houston |
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Area Urban League and the Austin Area Urban League are making a |
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lasting, positive impact on their communities, and their endeavors |
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are greatly benefiting innumerable Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 4, 2023, as Urban League Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to the participants sincere best |
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wishes for a meaningful and memorable visit; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for the Houston Area Urban League and the Austin Area Urban League |
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as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of |
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Representatives. |