SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 148

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize La Mujer Obrera, which celebrated its 25th anniversary on December 14, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Founded in the aftermath of the 1981 El Paso textile workers' strike, La Mujer Obrera has worked tirelessly to transform the working and living conditions for Mexican American women and their families as they struggle to make ends meet; and

WHEREAS, La Mujer Obrera utilizes many strategies to achieve its three fundamental goals, which are leadership, development, and education; in addition to its community organizing efforts, this exceptional organization reaches out to the community through such projects as La Escuela Popular and newspapers like Voz de Mujer and Unidad y Fuerza; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to justice in the workplace, La Mujer Obrera was instrumental in the passage of legislation that made it a felony to fail to pay workers the wages they had earned; this outstanding organization has worked hard to give voice to the concerns of Mexican American women and their families and is truly deserving of legislative recognition for its many contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend La Mujer Obrera for its many accomplishments and extend congratulations to this exemplary organization on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for La Mujer Obrera as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Shapleigh

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 31, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate