SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 705
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Angela-Jo Touza-Medina, who is stepping down as
  executive director of YWCA Greater Austin after four years of
  exemplary leadership; and
         WHEREAS, A passionate advocate for marginalized
  populations, Angela-Jo Touza-Medina has worked diligently to
  open doors for the vulnerable and to foster grassroots change at
  the local level; and
         WHEREAS, Her wide-ranging experience includes serving in
  leadership roles for such organizations as the Immigrant
  Services Network of Austin, the Mayor's Taskforce on
  Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequalities, and the City of
  Austin's Joint Inclusion Committee; and
         WHEREAS, During Angela's tenure as executive director of
  YWCA Greater Austin, the organization has grown by 79 percent;
  she is credited with expanding an array of services in Travis
  County to benefit residents in seven other Central Texas
  counties; and
         WHEREAS, An award-winning leader for grassroots change,
  Angela-Jo Touza-Medina has shaped an impressive career in social
  justice as a believer in each person's ability to catalyze
  positive change through self-reflection, accountability, and
  action; she has made a difference in the lives of countless
  individuals, and her presence at YWCA Greater Austin will be
  greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby commend Angela-Jo Touza-Medina for her many
  contributions to the community and her outstanding leadership of
  YWCA Greater Austin and extend to her best wishes for the future;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 7, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate