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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 349
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Governor's Commission for Women for serving the |
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State of Texas for more than 50 years; and |
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WHEREAS, The Governor's Commission for Women was |
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established in 1967 by executive order as the Texas Commission on |
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the Status of Women, and the group's name was changed to its |
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current name by executive order in 1983; and |
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WHEREAS, The commission was created to promote state |
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policies that provide equal opportunities for women and aid in |
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the advancement of women in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the commission has worked to |
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support programs and activities that ensure that women have |
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access to resources and opportunities in business and in the |
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community to help them succeed; the commission also recognizes |
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the achievements of women throughout Texas, and its work |
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continues today under Executive Order GA 01; and |
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WHEREAS, The Governor's Commission for Women has for more |
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than 50 years benefited Texas women, their families, and indeed |
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all Texans; it is truly deserving of special recognition for the |
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profound impact it has had on the lives of the residents of this |
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state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Governor's Commission for Women |
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on its commitment to improving the lives of Texas women and |
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extend to all associated with the commission best wishes as they |
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celebrate the commission's accomplishments; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the commission as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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Buckingham |
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Zaffirini |
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Patrick, President of the Senate |
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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 12, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |