SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 612
WHEREAS, Members of the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas
are celebrating the 29th anniversary of its founding in 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas began in
1986 when several notable women came together to discuss the need
for a statewide organization to address the specific needs of
Hispanic women; a conference was held in Dallas in 1987, with 200
women from diverse backgrounds and occupations uniting to focus
attention on common issues; and
WHEREAS, Members of the network endeavor to cultivate the
social, cultural, legal, and educational interests of Hispanic
women; the group has sponsored such events as the Women's Right
to Vote Celebration and the Hispanic Summit and Emerging Leaders
Conference, and a number of chapters participate in the Latinas
in Progress program; and
WHEREAS, The network is composed of chapters in Austin,
Corpus Christi, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, the
Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and South Texas, as well as a
student chapter at The University of Texas in Austin; each unit
strives to celebrate and foster the positive image and values of
Hispanic culture across the state; and
WHEREAS, The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas has
demonstrated a lasting commitment to the well-being and
advancement of Hispanic women in the Lone Star State, and its
members are indeed deserving of special recognition for their
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 29th anniversary of the
Hispanic Women's Network of Texas and extend to the
organization's members sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the network as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Garcia, Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate