SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Women Professionals in Government of Houston on the occasion of this outstanding organization's silver anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Women Professionals in Government was founded with the goal of helping to advance the careers of women who are involved in government and public policy; it meets monthly and meetings are open to city, county, state, and federal professional women, as well as men who work in or with government; and

WHEREAS, Organized in 1981 solely for charitable, educational, and social welfare purposes, this valuable organization seeks to empower these women and strives to impart the knowledge and skills essential to their career growth; it has played a critical role in the advancement of many of its members by developing a supportive network and by providing opportunities to them that help them to reach their goals; and

WHEREAS, Women Professionals in Government also provides scholarship opportunities to young women pursuing degrees in government and public policy and offers grant funding to agencies serving women and children; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Women Professionals in Government for its exceptional work on behalf of women in government and extend congratulations to the organization on the occasion of its silver anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary organization as an expression of high regard 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 February 14, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate