SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 75
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Sister Rosalia Fink for her exceptional work as founder
and executive director of the South Texas Empowerment of Women
Center; and
WHEREAS, Sister Rosalia Fink, along with Sister Jeannine
T. Spain, founded the South Texas Empowerment of Women Center in
January of 2010; the center's mission is to serve as a catalyst
for peace, safety, and nonviolence in the home; and
WHEREAS, The center advocates for intervention and
prevention activities to decrease the incidence of domestic
violence, promotes safety measures for those affected by
domestic violence, educates the public to raise awareness of
domestic violence, seeks coordination between governmental
agencies, courts, and service organizations to address domestic
violence, and provides effective techniques for preventing
domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Sister Fink has worked tirelessly to make the
South Texas Empowerment of Women Center a place where the victims
of domestic violence and abuse can receive the help they need to
lead safe and productive lives and where women and children can
find shelter; and
WHEREAS, Sister Rosalia Fink has had a profound impact on
the lives of countless people, and it is truly fitting that she
receive special recognition for her remarkable work and
outstanding leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Sister Rosalia
Fink on her commitment to helping the victims of domestic
violence and abuse and extend to her best wishes for continued
success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 26, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate