82R8324 JNC-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 562
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Western Area of The Links,
Incorporated, is visiting the State Capitol on February 28, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1946, The Links is a volunteer service
organization for professional women who are committed to enriching
the culture of African Americans and other persons of African
ancestry and improving their economic status; it has a membership
of 12,000 in 274 chapters across the country and in the Commonwealth
of the Bahamas; and
WHEREAS, The business and civic leaders, mentors, role
models, and activists of this nonprofit corporation volunteer more
than 500,000 hours annually in projects to strengthen their
communities and make a positive difference in the lives of others;
through the years, the group has received awards from such
organizations as the United Nations Association of New York and the
Leon H. Sullivan Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The Western Area of The Links includes 2,000 members
in 55 chapters; these dedicated women work in behalf of children,
families, and the disadvantaged and support the University of
California Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program, the
Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, historically black colleges,
and Project ALERT (Alzheimer's Link to Education, Research, and
Treatment); IMAGE/Hip-Hop, another of the important initiatives of
the Western Area, takes action against negative images of African
American women in the rap industry; and
WHEREAS, The dynamic members of The Links have demonstrated
outstanding leadership and commitment to their communities and
their nation, setting high standards of civic engagement to which
others may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the members of the Western Area of The
Links, Incorporated, for their exceptional service in behalf of
others and extend to them sincere best wishes for a memorable and
meaningful visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.