SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 387

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Houston GLBT Political Caucus and the citizens of Houston who are celebrating March 13, 2017, as Houston Advocacy Day; and

WHEREAS, The Houston GLBT Political Caucus was founded in 1975 and is the South's oldest civil rights organization that is dedicated solely to the advancement of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender equality; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding, the caucus has worked tirelessly to mobilize voters, elect pro-equality candidates, influence elections, and make the implementation of pro-equality public policy a reality; and

WHEREAS, Houston Advocacy Day provides an opportunity for the caucus to meet with legislators and state officials and promote the introduction of legislation that ensures equality, equity, and access to opportunity; and

WHEREAS, The caucus is partnering with a wide range of organizations as it meets with legislators, including United We Dream Houston, the Transgender Foundation of America, Women and Allies Houston, the Iota Chapter of Delta Phi Upsilon, the TransAdvocate, the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and The Montrose Center; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the Houston GLBT Political Caucus on its commitment to equal justice under the law and extend to its representatives best wishes for a productive and successful Houston Advocacy Day; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Garcia

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 6, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate