H.R. No. 324

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Candy Gibbs has distinguished herself during her 30 years of dedicated service with Hope Choice Pregnancy Centers and Mentoring Programs in Amarillo; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1987, Hope Choice provides support and mentorship to women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy; Mrs. Gibbs joined the organization as a receptionist in 1995, and she currently serves as its executive director; over the years, she has helped thousands of women to choose options other than abortion, and during her tenure with Hope Choice, the centers have served more than 200,000 clients in total; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Gibbs has spearheaded the development and implementation of seven mentoring programs, including four faith-based initiatives, two youth programs, and a college ministry; she has also authored two parenting books as well as a mentoring curriculum, and in 2020, she established Rise Camp for students in the Panhandle; under her able leadership, Hope Choice has grown to include five centers; and

WHEREAS, Candy Gibbs has played an instrumental role in advancing the mission of the Hope Choice Pregnancy Centers and Mentoring Programs, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for her outstanding record of achievement; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Candy Gibbs on her three decades of service to Hope Choice Pregnancy Centers and Mentoring Programs and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Gibbs as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

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______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 324 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 131, Nays 9, 2 present, not voting.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House