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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Representatives of the Houston Area Urban League are |
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visiting the State Capitol on February 5, 2019, and the event |
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provides a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to the vital work of |
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this notable organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1968, the Houston Area Urban League |
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(HAUL) is affiliated with the National Urban League, which is the |
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nation's oldest and largest community-based movement dedicated to |
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empowering African Americans, both socially and economically; and |
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WHEREAS, HAUL advocates for people of all races, genders, |
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ages, and disabilities in economically disadvantaged areas of |
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metropolitan Houston; through its Education and Youth Development |
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program, it administers workshops in literacy, college readiness, |
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and career planning, as well as a STEM academy, while its Workforce |
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Development Services program includes assistance in applying and |
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interviewing for jobs; and |
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WHEREAS, The Workforce Training program features instruction |
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in the skills necessary for construction and information technology |
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jobs, the Housing Program offers classes in financial education and |
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buying a home, and the Health and Wellness Initiative maintains an |
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insurance assistance call center; in addition to these programs, |
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HAUL also operates the Houston Economic Empowerment Center, which |
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is dedicated to advising and supporting minority entrepreneurs; and |
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WHEREAS, With an enduring commitment to civil rights, social |
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justice, and economic progress, the Houston Area Urban League is |
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making a lasting, positive impact on the community, and its |
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endeavors with regard to education, employment readiness, |
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wellness, and affordable housing are greatly benefiting |
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innumerable Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby designate February 5, 2019, as Houston Area |
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Urban League Day at the State Capitol and extend to the participants |
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sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable visit to Austin. |