88R25006 KSM-D
 
  By: Johnson, Alvarado, Parker S.R. No. 476
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Since 2016, the Dallas Wings of the Women's National
  Basketball Association have brought an exciting brand of basketball
  to North Texas while demonstrating an impressive commitment to
  serving the community; and
         WHEREAS, Originating as the Detroit Shock in 1998, the Wings
  captured three WNBA championships during the team's 12 years in the
  Motor City; the franchise relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for six
  seasons, and then moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in
  advance of the 2016 campaign; playing their home games at the
  College Park Center at The University of Texas at Arlington, the
  Wings have reached the playoffs in four of the seven years they have
  been based in Texas, including postseason appearances in 2021 and
  2022; they are currently the only team in the WNBA representing the
  Lone Star State; and
         WHEREAS, Dedicated to giving back, the organization
  established the Dallas Wings Community Foundation to make a
  positive difference in the North Texas area; the foundation has
  placed a strong emphasis on serving historically marginalized
  groups by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity; toward that
  end, the team is committed to empowering women and girls through a
  range of initiatives, and in 2022, it commemorated the 50th
  anniversary of Title IX, which enabled women to achieve greater
  access to athletics and other school programs; in addition to
  supporting youth sports, health awareness, and education, the Wings
  have partnered with the Count It Coalition to encourage greater
  public engagement in elections and to increase voter access and
  participation; and
         WHEREAS, Through their determined efforts, the members of the
  Dallas Wings franchise have served as exemplary civic partners, and
  all those associated with the team are deserving of recognition for
  their exceptional work; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby commend the Dallas Wings organization for its contributions
  to the community and extend to the team's players, coaches,
  management, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  Senate.