H.R. No. 705
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than 15 years, Dia de la Mujer Latina has
provided essential health services to underserved populations in
Texas and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Established by Venus Gines in 1997, Dia de la Mujer
Latina is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives with
preventive screenings and health education geared toward Latinas;
through its one-day "health fiestas," DML screens uninsured or
underinsured women for a variety of chronic illnesses, including
cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and HIV;
the group has served more than 84,000 women at such events since its
inception; and
WHEREAS, DML is recognized as a national best practice and is
being replicated in 39 states, as well as in Puerto Rico; moreover,
the group was approved in 2009 by the State of Texas to train and
certify community health workers, or promotores, who assist
patients, in English and Spanish, as they navigate the health care
system; DML's record of achievement may be attributed to the vision
and leadership of Ms. Gines, the group's communication and
coordination with local organizations and state and local health
departments, and the dedication and hard work of countless
volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Dia de la Mujer Latina has empowered numerous women
to seek the health care they need, and in so doing, DML has made a
positive difference in the lives of countless families; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dia de la Mujer Latina for its outstanding
work in behalf of women's health and extend to Venus Gines and all
those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dia de la Mujer Latina as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Anchia
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 705 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House