83R21490 BPG-D
By: Alonzo H.R. No. 1663
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Public-spirited citizens from across the Lone Star
State gathered in Austin on April 9, 2013, to advocate for women and
their families during Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Led by organizers Diane Mosier, president of River
Oaks Area Democratic Women, and Lize Burr, president of Capitol
Area Democratic Women, and joined by concerned women and leaders
from around the state, Blue Ribbon Lobby Day was created to bring
attention to issues important to Texan women, including public
education, health care, and economic well-being; Dallas-area
representatives included Carmen Ayala, Kim Morris, Tarsha Hardy,
Mary Warren, Carol Jablonski, Cindy James, and Janice Schwarz; and
WHEREAS, During this day of action, progressive and
Democratic women met with state legislators to discuss the message
that women are integral to the economic success of this state, and
that the state's continued prosperity depends on ensuring that
women have equal opportunities and that their rights are equally
protected; and
WHEREAS, Those in attendance wore blue to signify their
support of the cause and to raise awareness of a number of
disheartening statistics, including that Texas has the highest
percentage of uninsured women in the country and that more than a
fourth of all Texas children live in poverty; and
WHEREAS, Blue Ribbon Lobby Day helps to raise the voices and
call attention to the concerns of women and their families, and the
event stands as a testament to the positive difference that engaged
Texas women can make; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Carmen Ayala, Kim Morris, Tarsha Hardy,
Mary Warren, Carol Jablonski, Cindy James, and Janice Schwarz for
their participation in Blue Ribbon Lobby Day 2013 and extend to them
sincere best wishes for the future.