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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas Dallas Chapter |
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held its inaugural Noche de Carnaval scholarship fundraiser and |
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awards reception on March 10, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas is dedicated |
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to advancing the educational, social, cultural, legal, and economic |
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well-being of all women and fostering a positive image of Hispanic |
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culture across the state; since the organization's inception in |
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1986, it has supported a variety of important initiatives, |
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including educational and mentoring programs as well as leadership |
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conferences; the organization currently has chapters in Austin, |
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Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, |
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and the Rio Grande Valley; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating a wide range of Latino cultures, the |
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Dallas chapter's Noche de Carnaval event raised funds for the |
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Latinas in Progress Higher Education Series; festivities included |
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live music and performances, and the event also honored outstanding |
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civic leaders with the Education Partner, Community Partner, and |
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Legacy Member of the Year awards; and |
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WHEREAS, By promoting the participation of Latina women in |
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public, corporate, and civic life, the Hispanic Women's Network of |
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Texas Dallas Chapter has made vital contributions to its community, |
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and all those involved with the organization are indeed deserving |
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of recognition for their dedicated efforts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas |
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Dallas Chapter on the occasion of its inaugural Noche de Carnaval |
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celebration and extend to all those associated with the event |
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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 the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas Dallas Chapter |
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as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of |
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Representatives. |