H.R. No. 1764
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Girls Empowerment Network has made a lasting and
  positive difference in the lives of countless Texas youth; and
         WHEREAS, Originally called the Ophelia Project, Girls
  Empowerment Network was created in 1996 by a group of concerned
  mothers; inspired by the book Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves
  of Adolescent Girls, the women focused on ways to address the issues
  of increasing teenage pregnancy rates and the growing number of
  girls experiencing disordered eating, low academic achievement,
  mental health concerns, and substance misuse; today, the network
  operates offices in Houston and Austin and continues to equip youth
  with the tools they need to develop confidence, resiliency, and
  healthy self-esteem; and
         WHEREAS, Serving girls in the 3rd through 12th grades, Girls
  Empowerment Network employs a self-efficacy curriculum that
  stresses the "Six Cs"--collaboration, communication, confidence,
  coping skills, creativity, and critical thinking--and its mission
  is furthered through summer camps and conferences; in addition, the
  network places a strong emphasis on education, partnering with more
  than 60 Texas schools to improve outcomes, sponsoring professional
  development for teachers, and conducting parental outreach
  initiatives; and
         WHEREAS, The organization's Spark Change Project is one of
  its newest programs; launched in 2020 in collaboration with the
  Excellence & Advancement Foundation, the project serves girls of
  color, assisting them in becoming advocates for positive social
  change; as part of that process, youth address local policymakers
  about such issues as mental health and the need for safe and
  supportive school environments; and
         WHEREAS, Girls Empowerment Network is truly deserving of
  special recognition for its important work, and all those
  associated with the organization may reflect with pride on their
  exemplary efforts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Girls Empowerment Network for its
  achievements and extend to the group's staff, administrators, and
  volunteers sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the
  network as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
  Representatives.
 
  A. Johnson of Harris
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1764 was adopted by the House on May
  25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House