SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1009
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas on the special
occasion of its 25th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The concept for the Hispanic Women's Network of
Texas began in 1986 when several notable women came together to
discuss the need for a statewide organization to address the
specific needs of Hispanic women; and
WHEREAS, A steering committee was formed of 10 women from
different geographic areas across the state who would poll their
respective regions and meet in a statewide setting; a conference
was held in Dallas in 1987 with 200 women from diverse
backgrounds and occupations, who made a commitment to remain
united and focus attention on common issues; that commitment
remains at the forefront of the organization's efforts today; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas
work to cultivate the social, cultural, legal, and educational
interests of Hispanic women, and they have supported and
sponsored such events as the Women's Right to Vote Celebration,
Hispanic Summit and Emerging Leaders Conference, and other
educational, mentoring, and intergenerational programs; and
WHEREAS, The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas now has
chapters in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth,
Houston, Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio; members
strive to celebrate and foster the positive image and values of
the Hispanic culture; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend members of the Hispanic Women's
Network of Texas for their continuing commitment, support, and
recognition of the exceptional contributions of Hispanic women
to their communities and this state; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
commemorate the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Hispanic
Women's Network of Texas.
Van de Putte, Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate