83R11539 LB-D
By: Dukes H.R. No. 807
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud members of the Austin Metroplex Chapter of
National Women of Achievement, Inc., are celebrating their
organization's 25th anniversary during 2013; and
WHEREAS, The National Women of Achievement is an organization
in which women from various professional fields come together to
work for the betterment of their community, the local youth, and the
country; connecting with the national group's principles of
service, leadership, and empowerment, charter members of the Austin
Metroplex Chapter held their first meeting at the Carver Branch
Library on May 12, 1988; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the organization has benefited from
the dedicated leadership of three chapter presidents, Barbara
Foreman, Arlene L. Youngblood, and Andrea Costley, who carries on
this notable tradition of service today; and
WHEREAS, The Austin branch now engages in a variety of
commendable initiatives such as awarding scholarships to deserving
Huston-Tillotson University students and "adopting" a family or
senior citizen during Thanksgiving and Christmas; members
volunteer to serve meals to the homeless, work with the Youth
Brigade for The Villager newspaper, and participate in health
fairs; moreover, the chapter partners with local organizations,
including the National Council of Negro Women--Austin Section and
Historically Black Colleges and Universities to promote the Black
History Bowl and the United Negro College Fund; and
WHEREAS, In addition to these worthy civic endeavors, the
organization recognizes and supports African American women in all
stages of their careers; the Connie Yerwood Connor Profiles of
Prominence honor African American women who have made important
contributions to their professional field and the Austin community;
in 2008, an associated Junior Achiever Chapter met for the first
time, and the Austin organization continues to encourage its junior
members; and
WHEREAS, For the past quarter-century, members of the Austin
Metroplex Chapter of National Women of Achievement have performed
works of lasting benefit to the local community and beyond, and the
group's noteworthy accomplishments are a tribute to the dedication
of its members, both past and present; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Austin Metroplex Chapter of National
Women of Achievement, Inc., on the occasion of its 25th anniversary
and extend sincere best wishes to its members for continued
success; 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.