85R28295 BK-D
By: Neave H.R. No. 2272
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, It's Going To Be Ok, Inc., is holding its Stop the
Traffick 5K Walk/Run in Dallas on June 10, 2017; and
WHEREAS, This nonprofit organization was founded by Tonya
Stafford, a survivor of human trafficking who has dedicated her
life to providing hope and healing to others who have experienced
similar exploitation; in her advocacy efforts, she has testified
before the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security and Public
Safety, supporting the successful passage of House Bill 2290, which
designated January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month; in all
her endeavors, she is guided by her mission to serve as a champion
for survivors and as a voice for those who are no longer here to
speak for themselves; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stafford formed IGTBOK with the vision of
creating a just world where women, children, and all vulnerable
adults are safe, respected, and valued; with a focus on targeting
human trafficking and cyber exploitation in Dallas County and
beyond, IGTBOK carries out its mission by collaborating with
students, educators, law enforcement, health care workers,
community leaders, and faith-based communities to promote
education, research, and support for victims; and
WHEREAS, Often hidden in plain sight, human trafficking preys
on the most vulnerable, but awareness and advocacy can serve as
important weapons in the struggle to end this heinous crime and
enable survivors to move forward with their lives; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor It's Going To Be Ok on the occasion of its
Stop the Traffick 5K Walk/Run in Dallas and commend Tonya Stafford
and her allies for their courageous work in behalf of this important
cause; 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.