85R11632 KSM-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 667
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Western Area of The Links,
Incorporated, is visiting the State Capitol on February 27, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1946, The Links is a volunteer service
organization for professional women who are committed to enriching
the culture of African Americans and other persons of African
ancestry and improving their economic status; it has a membership
of nearly 14,000 in 283 chapters across the country and in the
Commonwealth of the Bahamas; and
WHEREAS, The business and civic leaders, mentors, role
models, and activists of this nonprofit corporation volunteer more
than 500,000 hours annually in projects to strengthen their
communities and make a positive difference in the lives of others;
through the years, the group has received awards from such
organizations as the United Nations Association of New York and the
Leon H. Sullivan Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated women of the Western Area of The Links
work in behalf of children, families, and the disadvantaged and
support the University of California Davis Women's Cardiovascular
Medicine Program, the Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum,
historically black colleges, and Habitat for Humanity; Bullying,
Trashtalking: It's No Joke, another of the important initiatives of
the Western Area, empowers youth with skills to address offending
behavior; and
WHEREAS, The members of The Links have demonstrated
outstanding leadership and commitment to their communities and
their nation, setting high standards of civic engagement to which
others may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2017, as The Links,
Incorporated, Day at the State Capitol and extend to members of the
Western Area of The Links, Incorporated, best wishes for a
memorable and meaningful visit to Austin; 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.