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                                                                  H.R. No. 279



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The National Coalition of 100 Black Women of San 
Antonio celebrated its 10-year anniversary by hosting the first 
annual Legends Luncheon on April 8, 2006; and
	WHEREAS, This notable event not only commemorated a decade of 
productive endeavors on the part of the San Antonio chapter but also 
honored distinguished community leaders in eight categories:  the 
arts, business, community action and political leadership, 
communication, economic development, education, health, and the 
law; and
	WHEREAS, Founded on April 13, 1996, the San Antonio chapter 
advocates in behalf of African American women and the African 
American community, creating programs to address their diverse 
needs and fostering leadership development; the group is an 
affiliate of the national organization, which was established in 
1981 and which now embraces some 60 chapters and 7,000 members; and
	WHEREAS, Through its proactive approach to issues of shared 
concern and its promotion of African American culture, the National 
Coalition of 100 Black Women of San Antonio has had a profound and 
positive impact on the community, and it is indeed a pleasure to 
commend the efforts of its members to empower and advocate for 
African American women; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the members of 
the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of San Antonio on their 
organization's 10th anniversary and extend best wishes to the many 
individuals affiliated with this esteemed organization; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of San 
Antonio as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 279 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House