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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, ChicaGirl magazine celebrated its 10th anniversary |
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on July 14, 2017, and this decennial provides a welcome opportunity |
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to recognize the periodical for its many contributions to the |
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Latina community; and |
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WHEREAS, Launched in 2007 as a free digital publication by |
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San Antonio native Toni Lee Jimenez, ChicaGirl features stories |
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written by Latinas and provides its readers with a platform where |
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they can share their own ideas as well; Ms. Jimenez, a 2003 graduate |
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of Loyola Marymount University, was inspired to create the magazine |
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for Hispanic girls when she recognized a dearth of media geared |
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toward that audience; and |
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WHEREAS, Designed to empower its readership, ChicaGirl |
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covers such relevant topics as body image, health, personal growth, |
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socioeconomic issues, and cultural awareness; the magazine is also |
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committed to helping young Latinas achieve their educational goals; |
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since its founding, ChicaGirl has distributed thousands of dollars |
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in scholarship funds, and it offers opportunities for readers to |
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correspond with high school and college counselors who can connect |
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them with useful resources and information; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of the past decade, ChicaGirl |
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magazine has made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless |
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young women, and this noteworthy publication is indeed deserving of |
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commendation as it marks this special milestone in its history; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 10th |
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anniversary of ChicaGirl magazine and extend to its editor, Toni |
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Lee Jimenez, sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the magazine as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |