Texas 2021 - 87th 3rd C.S.

Texas House Bill HR61

Caption

Congratulating Bobbie Garza-Hernandez on her receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.

Impact

The resolution highlights Ms. Garza-Hernandez's remarkable achievements, including her prior work with the City of Austin, where she dedicated over 12 years and played a vital role in initiatives that focused on affordable housing, minority contracting, and youth services. The mention of her involvement in the founding of the cultural center itself signifies a lasting impact on the local community's representation and cultural development. Through such acknowledgment, the resolution fosters a spirit of community pride and recognition of cultural contributions.

Summary

HR61 is a resolution that congratulates Bobbie Garza-Hernandez for being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on September 17, 2021. The award, established in 2009, acknowledges individuals in the Austin community who have significantly contributed to Latino cultural arts. Ms. Garza-Hernandez has a notable career marked by her leadership and advocacy in communication services for underrepresented communities, specifically through her company, Pink Consulting.

Contention

While HR61 is primarily a congratulatory statement and does not create new legislation, it serves as a platform to recognize the importance of cultural leadership and its influence on social progress within the state. There are no notable points of contention surrounding the bill, as it is universally supportive and serves to celebrate an individual rather than address divisive legislative issues.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HR92

Congratulating Bobbie Garza-Hernandez on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

TX SCR4

Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Capitol Complex Child Development Center "Emma's Garden" in honor of Emma Barrientos.

TX HCR44

Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Capitol Complex Child Development Center "Emma's Garden" in honor of Emma Barrientos.

TX HR2510

Congratulating Judy McLeod on receiving the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Round Rock Chamber.

TX HR1516

Congratulating Dr. Cynthia Hernandez on her receipt of a 2023 Women in Education Award from the Education Service Center Region 2.

TX HR1796

Congratulating Laiza Hernandez-Legaspi on receiving a 2023 Top Ten Seniors Award from the UTEP Alumni Association.

TX HR1510

Congratulating Anita Hinojosa of the Dr. M. L. Garza-Gonzalez Charter School on receiving a 2023 Women in Education Award from the Education Service Center Region 2.

TX HR2518

Congratulating Daniel Hernandez on receiving the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Round Rock Chamber.

TX HR63

Congratulating The University of Texas at Arlington Center for Mexican American Studies on its 30th anniversary.

TX HR1519

Congratulating Robyn Derington on her receipt of a 2023 Women in Education Award from the Education Service Center Region 2.

Similar Bills

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