H.R. No. 1148

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, For more than four decades, El Paso Desert ADAPT has played an instrumental role in advancing the rights of people with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, An affiliate of ADAPT of Texas and National ADAPT, El Paso Desert ADAPT is a grassroots organization of activists and volunteers who work to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities; the group champions disability rights, promotes accessibility, and works to dismantle obstacles to equality and inclusion; and

WHEREAS, El Paso Desert ADAPT has fought against institutional, architectural, and communication hurdles that have prevented people with disabilities from participating in their communities, and it advocates for policies and laws that ensure freedom and independence for all; over the years, the organization has helped to secure full access to transit systems such as Sun Metro, and it has supported initiatives to construct more sidewalks with curb cuts; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, El Paso Desert ADAPT has made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless Texans with disabilities, and the organization is to be commended for its many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor El Paso Desert ADAPT for its more than four decades of service in support of disability rights and extend to the organization's leadership and members sincere best wishes for continued success in their important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for El Paso Desert ADAPT as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

González of El Paso

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1148 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House