SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 342
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the National Black Law Students Association on the
occasion of its 49th Annual Convention, which is taking place
March 7 through 12, 2017, in Houston; and
WHEREAS, The National Black Law Students Association was
founded in 1968 to articulate the needs and goals of black law
students and to increase the number of culturally responsible
black lawyers who impact the community; and
WHEREAS, For nearly half a century, the association has
supported the academic and social advancement of black law
students and lawyers who have then gone on to make a significant
difference in communities around the world; today, the
association has nearly 6,000 members, students, and alumni in 200
local chapters throughout the United States, and there are
affiliate chapters in Canada, South Africa, Nigeria, and the
Caribbean; and
WHEREAS, This year, the National Black Law Students
Association is prioritizing advocacy around issues of racial
justice and calling for a renewed commitment to reform the
criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, The 49th Annual Convention of the National Black
Law Students Association will bring together more than 500 law
students who will conduct the annual business sessions, compete
in mock trial and negotiation competitions, and further develop
the skills they need to serve as effective advocates for their
future clients and communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the National
Black Law Students Association for promoting the highest ideals
of justice in Texas and around the nation and extend to all best
wishes for a rewarding 49th Annual Convention; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate