84R15529 KSM-D By: Herrero H.R. No. 1483 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Volunteers and supporters of Dress for Success Corpus Christi celebrated the first anniversary of its founding on January 29, 2015; and WHEREAS, Dress for Success Corpus Christi works to empower women in the city and neighboring communities by providing them with professional apparel and other forms of assistance, such as interview training, as they seek to gain financial independence and a rewarding career; the group is affiliated with the global nonprofit Dress for Success organization, enabling its clients to access a broad network of valuable programs and resources; and WHEREAS, Executive director and cofounder Cathy Colomo Riojas and cofounder Anna Flores have been instrumental in the achievements of Dress for Success Corpus Christi to date; the organization also benefits from the volunteers who help to coordinate events and from those who generously donate clothing and accessories; and WHEREAS, During a promising first year, Dress for Success Corpus Christi has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to help area women reach their professional goals, and the group may take justifiable pride in its notable work to change many lives for the better; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dress for Success Corpus Christi on its first anniversary and extend to all who are involved with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; 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.