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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A number of engaged citizens are working to build an |
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even brighter future for the San Antonio community through their |
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participation in the Latina Leadership Institute; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 2015 by the San Antonio Hispanic |
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Chamber of Commerce, LLI seeks to increase the representation of |
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Hispanic women in elected and appointed offices at the local, |
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state, and national levels by equipping them with the knowledge and |
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skills necessary to succeed in their political aspirations; and |
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WHEREAS, A six-month program, LLI provides a highly |
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personalized experience and a supportive learning environment and |
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offers insight from a host of civic and political leaders; since the |
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initiative's founding, many of its graduates have gone on to serve |
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on boards, run for office, pursue higher education, and start |
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nonprofit organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Participants in the Latina Leadership Institute are |
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demonstrating an admirable commitment to making a positive |
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difference in the world around them, and they are indeed deserving |
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of special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commend the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latina |
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Leadership Institute and extend to all those associated with the |
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program sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas Senate. |