H.R. No. 1105
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alicia Rascon, chief executive officer and
cofounder of Latinitas, has made a positive difference in the lives
of many young Texans; and
WHEREAS, A native of Jalisco, Mexico, Ms. Rascon grew up in El
Paso and earned a journalism degree from The University of Texas;
following her graduation, she worked as a reading specialist for
bilingual students through AmeriCorps and taught in the Austin
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Long dedicated to serving her community, she has
worked as a development associate for the Austin Children's Museum,
production assistant with National Public Radio's Latino USA, and
director of communications for CASA of Travis County; in her free
time, she has volunteered with LULAC, the Junior League of Austin's
Con Mi Madre program, La Luz de Amistad, and the Hispanic Women's
Network of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Today, under her direction, Latinitas aims to
inform, entertain, and inspire young Latinas so that they may
become healthy, confident, and successful women; to that end, the
group uses journalism to provide a forum for Latina youth to have a
voice, while fostering a positive self-image and encouraging
cultural awareness and pride; and
WHEREAS, Latinitas offers a number of programs, including
LatinitasMagazine.Org, a bilingual webzine especially for Hispanic
girls; Club Latinitas, an intensive after-school newsroom where
participants learn fundamental journalism skills; and Teen
Reporter Intern Program, a mentorship program for high school
students who help make editorial decisions for Latinitas Magazine;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to these worthwhile initiatives, the
organization provides college internships, holds an annual media
career and college conference for girls, and hosts outreach
workshops and camps, which are overseen by Ms. Rascon in her role as
director of community outreach; and
WHEREAS, A trailblazer and gifted leader, Alicia Rascon is
helping to set our youth on a path to a bright future, and her work
is an inspiration to all who know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Alicia Rascon for her work with Latinitas
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all
her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Rascon as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1105 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House