H.R. No. 801


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The "Take Our Daughters to Work Day" program has been embraced by families across the nation, and the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association has consistently supported the program's goal of opening up girls' minds to the many possibilities life holds for them; and WHEREAS, Honored by the State Bar of Texas with the 2002 Star of Achievement and Partnership Program awards, this noteworthy local initiative annually provides 20 fifth-grade girls from Norman Elementary School with an educational field trip to a site of interest; and WHEREAS, This year's destination is the Texas State Capitol, and the students' visit to the seat of state government will not only allow them to tour this historic and beautiful building but also enable them to view the legislature functioning at its dynamic best; and WHEREAS, Providing these young Texans with an opportunity to better understand the legislative process, and to pass on their observations and reflections to their families and friends, will no doubt result in a positive experience for all concerned; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby commend the members of the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association for their participation in the "Take Our Daughters to Work Day" program and extend to them and to the visiting students from Norman Elementary School sincere best wishes for an enjoyable day at the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dukes Stick ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 801 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House