By Dunnam                                              H.R. No. 337
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
 1-2     recognize the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) for its decades
 1-3     of dedication to ensuring racial equality and economic justice; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Founded in 1965, this outstanding organization
 1-5     diligently strives to achieve the mission championed by its
 1-6     namesake, Asa Philip Randolph; a labor leader and a father of the
 1-7     civil rights movement, Mr. Randolph envisioned a society in which
 1-8     people of all colors could live in freedom and dignity; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The APRI seeks to bring about change through the
1-10     democratic process and actively supports a host of social,
1-11     economic, labor, political, and legislative issues on both the
1-12     state and national level; moreover, its "Black-Labor Alliance"
1-13     builds community support for the trade union movement while
1-14     advancing the needs and concerns of African Americans; and
1-15           WHEREAS, There are more than 150 chapters of the APRI in 36
1-16     states, and the members of these branches have made an immeasurable
1-17     difference in the struggle for justice; endeavoring to ensure
1-18     equality for all Americans is truly an admirable undertaking, and
1-19     it is a privilege to honor the APRI and its dedicated leaders and
1-20     members for their efforts in that regard; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby commend the A. Philip Randolph Institute for its
1-23     many good works and extend to all those associated with this
1-24     noteworthy organization best wishes for continued success.