SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 446

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Sisters Network, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 
fifth annual African American Breast Cancer National Conference, 
which takes place in Houston from April 4 through April 6, 2003; 
and
	WHEREAS, Sisters Network, Incorporated, was the first 
national African American breast cancer survivors' organization 
to be established; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1994 by its president, Karen E. Jackson, 
the organization operates chapters across the nation and has over 
2,500 members; and
	WHEREAS, Sisters Network, Incorporated, is a critical 
resource for African American women with breast cancer; the 
organization is committed to increasing local and national 
attention to the devastating impact breast cancer has in the 
African American community; and
	WHEREAS, The organization promotes the importance of 
support, breast health education, advocacy, and research through 
its annual conferences; the affiliate chapters, educational 
outreach projects, organizational collaborations, corporate 
partnerships, and private donations also furnish vital resources 
to combat this disease among African American women; and
	WHEREAS, Managed by survivors, Sisters Network, 
Incorporated, brings important medical information and hope 
to many women in the community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Sisters Network, Incorporated, 
for its outstanding work on behalf of our nation's women and 
their health and extend best wishes to all associated with this 
organization for a successful conference; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for Sisters Network, Incorporated, as an expression of esteem 
from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 26, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate