83R21584 LB-D
 
  By: Howard H.R. No. 1687
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The year 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the
  Young Women's Alliance; and
         WHEREAS, Established in Austin in 1993, the organization was
  founded by some 20 young professional women who gathered regularly
  to network and exchange ideas and information concerning their
  business endeavors; the group grew, and in 1995, members wrote
  bylaws, incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the name
  Win2, and formed a board of directors and an advisory council; the
  following year, the board officially changed the name of the
  organization to the Young Women's Alliance; and
         WHEREAS, Today, the YWA is composed of more than 200 women
  from different industries and diverse backgrounds, ranging in age
  from early 20s to late 30s; the alliance provides its members a wide
  range of educational programs, as well as professional development
  and leadership opportunities; and
         WHEREAS, For two decades, this outstanding organization has
  supported many young women in their quest to achieve their full
  potential, and it is indeed a privilege to recognize the alliance at
  this special point in its history; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Young
  Women's Alliance and extend to its members sincere best wishes for
  continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the alliance as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.