SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 829

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 Young Women's Alliance 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd 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 Senate.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate