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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 387
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Houston GLBT Political Caucus and the citizens of |
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Houston who are celebrating March 13, 2017, as Houston Advocacy |
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Day; and |
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WHEREAS, The Houston GLBT Political Caucus was founded in |
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1975 and is the South's oldest civil rights organization that is |
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dedicated solely to the advancement of gay, lesbian, bisexual, |
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and transgender equality; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, the caucus has worked |
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tirelessly to mobilize voters, elect pro-equality candidates, |
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influence elections, and make the implementation of pro-equality |
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public policy a reality; and |
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WHEREAS, Houston Advocacy Day provides an opportunity for |
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the caucus to meet with legislators and state officials and |
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promote the introduction of legislation that ensures equality, |
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equity, and access to opportunity; and |
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WHEREAS, The caucus is partnering with a wide range of |
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organizations as it meets with legislators, including United We |
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Dream Houston, the Transgender Foundation of America, Women and |
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Allies Houston, the Iota Chapter of Delta Phi Upsilon, the |
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TransAdvocate, the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and |
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The Montrose Center; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Houston GLBT Political Caucus on |
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its commitment to equal justice under the law and extend to its |
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representatives best wishes for a productive and successful |
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Houston Advocacy Day; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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Garcia |
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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 March 6, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |