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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Libby Gonzales of Dallas has distinguished herself |
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through her exceptional work as an advocate for the transgender |
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youth community in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 2017, Libby and her parents, Frank and Rachel |
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Gonzales, have made numerous trips to the State Capitol to testify |
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at hearings before members of the Texas House of Representatives |
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and the Texas Senate; an effective communicator, Libby has offered |
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valuable and eloquent input on legislation concerning transgender |
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students such as herself, and her story has been shared by national |
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TV stations; Libby's parents advocate for treating all transgender |
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children--at home, in school, and in their community--with |
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equality, acceptance, and respect; and |
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WHEREAS, By courageously speaking out on urgent legislative |
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issues, Libby Gonzales has helped ensure that the voices of |
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transgender students will not be silenced, and she is a source of |
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inspiration to numerous people in the Lone Star State and beyond; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Libby Gonzales for |
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her advocacy in behalf of the transgender youth community in Texas |
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and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her |
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important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Libby Gonzales as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Bernal |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 273 was adopted by the House on |
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October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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