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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 372
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to extend a cordial welcome to the members of the Hispanic
Women's Network of Texas who are visiting the State Capitol
on March 17, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1987, this statewide voluntary 
organization is an advocacy group that strives to provide a 
leadership forum for Hispanic women from all socioeconomic 
backgrounds; and
	WHEREAS, The organization's mission is to enhance the 
growth, visibility, and future of Hispanic women and to assist 
them in their pursuit of social, economic, and political gains; 
and
	WHEREAS, The members of the Hispanic Women's Network
of Texas are dedicated and talented women whose strength of 
character and perseverance have enabled the organization to 
flourish; the group is proud to have chapters in Austin,
Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
the Rio Grande Valley; and
	WHEREAS, Through the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas 
Education Series, the organization has brought approximately
120 young women to Austin to visit the State Capitol and
The University of Texas at Austin; their visit to the university 
will allow them to gain a deeper appreciation of the way the 
school operates and to learn how to make a smooth transition from 
high school to college; indeed, these young people will have the 
opportunity to meet with university administrators to learn more 
about the application process and other important issues, such as 
financial aid, retention, and graduation; and
	WHEREAS, A highly successful and inspirational group, the 
Hispanic Women's Network of Texas has helped to reshape the role 
of Hispanic women by providing them with the knowledge, skills, 
and courage to pursue new opportunities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the exceptional accomplishments 
of the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas and extend best wishes 
to them for a most rewarding visit to the Capitol; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for the organization as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 17, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate