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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Civic activist Iris Lopez of El Paso was recognized |
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on September 14, 2020, with the unveiling of a mural created in her |
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honor; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Lopez is the founder and executive director of |
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The Mija Project, a community organization that advocates for the |
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empowerment of women through the "Mija, Yes you can" platform; |
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established as a national outreach for women of all ages, races, and |
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ethnicities, the project supports other nonprofits, provides |
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scholarships, offers workshops and conferences for students and |
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professionals, and addresses mental health issues; the mural was |
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painted by Martin "Blaster" Zubia in coordination with the Estrella |
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Jalisco Artists in Residence program; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Ms. Lopez serves as a general |
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assignments reporter and a weekend weather anchor for ABC-7 TV, |
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where she also hosts the KVIA "Sunday Funday Moment" segment; she |
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began her career with El Paso radio station 104.3 HITfm, and through |
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the years, she has earned a reputation as an outstanding mentor to |
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many young female broadcasters; she holds a multimedia journalism |
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degree from The University of Texas at El Paso; and |
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WHEREAS, Setting an inspiring example of community |
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leadership and engagement, Iris Lopez has made a positive and |
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lasting difference in the lives of countless women, and it is truly |
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a pleasure to honor her for her contributions to the greater good; |
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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 hereby commend Iris Lopez for her exemplary advocacy |
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work as the founder and executive director of The Mija Project and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Fierro |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 11 was adopted by the House on March |
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10, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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