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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 429
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     extend a cordial welcome to the members of the Hispanic Women's
 1-5     Network of Texas who are visiting the State Capitol; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Founded in 1987, the statewide organization is a
 1-7     voluntary advocacy group that strives to provide a leadership
 1-8     forum for Hispanic women from all socio-economic backgrounds;
 1-9     and
1-10           WHEREAS, The group's mission is to enhance the growth,
1-11     visibility, and future of Hispanic women and to assist them in
1-12     their pursuit of social, economic, and political gains; and
1-13           WHEREAS, The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas members are
1-14     dedicated and talented women whose strength of character and
1-15     perseverance have enabled the organization to flourish; there
1-16     are now chapters in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Corpus Christi,
1-17     El Paso, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley; and
1-18           WHEREAS, A highly successful and inspirational group, the
1-19     Hispanic Women's Network of Texas has helped to reshape the role
 2-1     of Hispanic women by providing them with the knowledge, skills,
 2-2     and courage to pursue new opportunities; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-4     77th Legislature, hereby commend the exceptional accomplishments
 2-5     of the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas and extend best wishes
 2-6     to them for a most rewarding visit to the Capitol; and, be it
 2-7     further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
 2-9     expression of esteem and high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-10                                                                    West
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2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on March 13, 2001.
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2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate