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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1009
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas on the special |
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occasion of its 25th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The concept for the Hispanic Women's Network of |
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Texas began in 1986 when several notable women came together to |
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discuss the need for a statewide organization to address the |
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specific needs of Hispanic women; and |
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WHEREAS, A steering committee was formed of 10 women from |
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different geographic areas across the state who would poll their |
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respective regions and meet in a statewide setting; a conference |
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was held in Dallas in 1987 with 200 women from diverse |
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backgrounds and occupations, who made a commitment to remain |
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united and focus attention on common issues; that commitment |
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remains at the forefront of the organization's efforts today; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas |
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work to cultivate the social, cultural, legal, and educational |
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interests of Hispanic women, and they have supported and |
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sponsored such events as the Women's Right to Vote Celebration, |
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Hispanic Summit and Emerging Leaders Conference, and other |
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educational, mentoring, and intergenerational programs; and |
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WHEREAS, The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas now has |
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chapters in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, |
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Houston, Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio; members |
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strive to celebrate and foster the positive image and values of |
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the Hispanic culture; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend members of the Hispanic Women's |
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Network of Texas for their continuing commitment, support, and |
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recognition of the exceptional contributions of Hispanic women |
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to their communities and this state; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to |
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commemorate the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Hispanic |
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Women's Network of Texas. |
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Van de Putte, Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 17, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |