84R18705 CJM-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 2239
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mujeres Unidas/Women Together seeks to provide
shelter and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1978, Mujeres Unidas is dedicated to
providing crisis intervention, counseling, and prevention
education services to women, men, and children suffering from
abuse; the nonprofit is led by a board composed of community
representatives from diverse backgrounds, and assistance is given
to those in need without regard to race, gender, national origin,
age, disability, or religion; and
WHEREAS, Among the agency's important services and programs
are a 24-hour crisis hotline, an emergency shelter, and legal
advocacy; Mujeres Unidas also helps women with children become
independent and self-sufficient through the Nueva Vida
Transitional Supportive Housing Program, which assists with
referrals to community resources, on-site GED and ESL courses, life
skills classes, and day care; and
WHEREAS, In addition to supporting the victims of abuse,
Mujeres Unidas strives to educate abusive partners; led by trained
health care providers, Men Against Violence is a 24-week batterer's
intervention program that teaches offenders to take responsibility
for their behavior and to explore nonviolent problem-solving
methods; furthermore, the agency reaches out to the community with
training for students, volunteers, and medical, criminal justice,
and other social service agencies; and
WHEREAS, On April 18, 2015, the agency is hosting the sixth
annual Walk In Her Shoes 5K Run/Walk/Community Awareness Fair;
during the event, men are invited to walk the course in high-heeled
shoes, raising funds and demonstrating that all individuals should
take part in protecting their fellow citizens from violence; and
WHEREAS, Domestic abuse and sexual assault continue to
devastate the lives of numerous Texans, and Mujeres Unidas is a
vital resource in the effort to help victims become survivors; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mujeres Unidas/Women Together for its
service to Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley and extend to
all those associated 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 organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.