81R38362 JGH-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 2957
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Region VI of the Blacks in Government organization
held its 26th Annual Regional Training Conference in Dallas on
April 23 and 24, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1976 in Rockville, Maryland, Blacks
in Government (BIG) is a national nonprofit and nonpartisan
organization for African American employees of local, state, and
federal governments; BIG promotes equity and opportunity for all
Americans and excellence in public service through training and
education; and
WHEREAS, Region VI of BIG includes chapters from Texas,
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, representing
employees at a variety of governmental agencies; and
WHEREAS, This year's regional training conference focuses on
the theme of "A New Dawn of Leadership--Prepare Yourself for the
Challenges"; designed to help governmental employees adapt to
changing technology and diversity in the workplace, the conference
features useful workshops on retirement planning, professional
development, conflict management, and health; and
WHEREAS, By coming together to share their experiences and to
discuss issues of mutual concern, the Region VI members of Blacks in
Government are helping to make government more effective and
equitable for all Americans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 26th Annual Regional Training
Conference of Region VI of Blacks in Government and extend sincere
best wishes to the organization's members for continued success
with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Region VI of BIG as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.