SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 259
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Western Area of The Links,
Incorporated, is visiting the State Capitol on February 25, 2013; 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 276 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 Habitat for Humanity; Bullying,
Trashtalking: It's No Joke, another of the important initiatives
of the Western Area, empowers youth with skills to address
offending behavior; 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 Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2013, as The
Links, Incorporated, Day at the State Capitol and extend to
members of the Western Area of The Links, Incorporated, best
wishes for a memorable and meaningful visit to Austin.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate