SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 179
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Sandra Braham, the recipient of the Adelante Con
Ganas Award for February 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sandra Braham is the Chief Executive Officer
of the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region, the largest YWCA in the
nation, with more than 600 employees, an annual budget of more
than $30 million and a $7 million foundation; and
WHEREAS, Having held this post since May of 2006, Dr.
Braham has focused on ensuring the success of the region's
programs for homeless women and children, health and wellness
services, racial justice, leadership training, credit
counseling, and a host of other programs; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Braham formerly served as Associate Vice
Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Vice President
for Outreach Programs at The University of Texas at El Paso,
securing more than $18 million in federal and state grants
focused on low-income youth; she chaired the President's
Advisory Committee on Diversity for three years and established a
freshman seminar course on diversity; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Braham has been honored with numerous awards
for her outstanding work; and
WHEREAS, As a former foster care youth and the daughter of
a schizophrenic mother, Dr. Braham truly understands the
difficulties faced by persons from less-than-fortunate
backgrounds, and today she is a role model for many whose lives
she has touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
commend Dr. Sandra Braham for her many contributions to the City
of El Paso and extend to her congratulations on receiving the
Adelante Con Ganas Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Shapleigh
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate