SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 622
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the public-spirited citizens from across the Lone Star
State who are gathering in Austin on April 9, 2013, to advocate
for women and their families during Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at the
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Organized by progressive and Democratic 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; and
WHEREAS, During this day of action, progressive and
Democratic women are meeting 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 who attend the day's events are wearing 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 one-fourth of Texas children live in poverty, totaling
some 1.7 million; and
WHEREAS, Blue Ribbon Lobby Day is helping to raise the
voices of women and their families and call attention to their
concerns, and the event stands as a testament to the positive
difference that engaged Texas women can make; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize April 9, 2013, as Blue Ribbon Lobby
Day at the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the advocates who
are visiting today; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Blue Ribbon Lobby Day.
Zaffirini Zaffirini
Zaffirini
Davis Lucio Van de Putte Davis Lucio Van de Putte
Davis Lucio Van de Putte
Ellis Rodriguez Watson Ellis Rodriguez Watson
Ellis Rodriguez Watson
Garcia Uresti West Garcia Uresti West
Garcia Uresti West
Hinojosa Whitmire Hinojosa Whitmire
Hinojosa Whitmire
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 9, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
Zaffirini
Davis Lucio Van de Putte
Ellis Rodriguez Watson
Garcia Uresti West
Hinojosa Whitmire