SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 379

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Texas African American Lawyers Foundation in celebrating African American Lawyer Day at the State Capitol on April 8, 2025; and

WHEREAS, A recently established nonprofit organization, the Texas African American Lawyers Foundation was created to champion the advancement and empowerment of African American attorneys, judges, and legal professionals across the state; and

WHEREAS, This new advocacy platform was conceived by former chairs and board members of the African American Lawyers Section of the Texas State Bar to engage with lawmakers and address legislation that directly affects African American lawyers, to provide leadership training and mentoring to current and emerging legal professionals, and to develop a robust and collaborative network of legal experts who are committed to enacting meaningful change; and

WHEREAS, Members of the foundation advocate policies and programs that are essential to the success of African American legal professionals in today's society, and all associated with the organization are truly deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby welcome members of the Texas African American Lawyers Foundation and extend to them best wishes for a memorable African American Lawyer Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the foundation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate