81R19805 MG-D
By: Olivo H.R. No. 1313
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The fifth biennial Carolyn Garrett Legislative
Leadership Conference is being held in Austin on April 25-27, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas chapter of the American
Council of the Blind and the Division for Blind Services of the
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, the
event pays tribute to the late Carolyn Marie Garrett, an inspiring
advocate who served on the board of directors of the Texas
Commission for the Blind and as president of the Houston chapter of
the American Council of the Blind; and
WHEREAS, Building on Mrs. Garrett's legacy of improving the
quality of life for blind residents of Texas, the conference
promotes confidence and independence among blind youth, seeking to
empower them as advocates for themselves and encouraging them to
pursue their goals through education and employment opportunities;
based on essays that they wrote about issues they considered
critical, 30 high school students from throughout the state were
selected to participate in the event, which also includes
informative sessions, visits with state legislators, and social
activities; and
WHEREAS, With the theme, "Advocating to Win," the Carolyn
Garrett Legislative Leadership Conference is helping young Texans
realize their full potential, and in so doing, it is also
contributing to the greater community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2009 Carolyn Garrett
Legislative Leadership Conference and extend to its organizers and
attendees sincere best wishes for a memorable and educational
experience; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas chapter of the American Council of the Blind
and the Division for Blind Services of the Texas Department of
Assistive and Rehabilitative Services as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.