86R24625 ST-D
By: Minjarez H.R. No. 1240
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latina
Leadership Institute is celebrating the fourth anniversary of its
founding in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Launched in 2015, this nonpartisan leadership
development program seeks to increase the representation of
Hispanic women in elected and appointed offices across the country
by equipping them with the tools they need to succeed in their
political aspirations; and
WHEREAS, During the six-month course, LLI provides
participants with a highly personalized experience and a safe
environment for learning, and it offers expertise and insight from
a host of local civic and political leaders; since its founding, the
program has seen many of its graduates go on to serve on boards, run
for office, pursue higher education, and start new nonprofits; and
WHEREAS, The Latina Leadership Institute is strengthening
the fabric of the San Antonio community by empowering Hispanic
women to take on leadership roles, and in so doing, it is helping to
build a brighter and more prosperous future for the Lone Star State
and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce Latina Leadership Institute on its fourth anniversary and
extend to all those associated with the program sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Latina Leadership Institute as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.