H.R. No. 515
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, the African-American
Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Texas has been an advocate for
the African American attorneys of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, A recognized affiliate of the National Bar
Association, the section was established in the 1990s to enhance
the image of African Americans in the law by promoting the highest
standards of competence and ethics and offering its members
opportunities for professional development, networking, and
community service; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the section hosts the Texas
African-American Lawyers Diversity Summit to increase awareness of
the services and programs offered by the State Bar of Texas; in
addition, the group offers a wide variety of activities to help
members reach their professional and educational goals, serves as a
voice on public issues affecting its membership and the community
at large, and works to help its members find fulfillment in the
practice of law; and
WHEREAS, In order to promote the development of the next
generation of African American lawyers, members of the section
regularly mentor high school, college, and law school students
across Texas; the group has also worked with the Lawyers' Committee
for Civil Rights and the NAACP to combat voter suppression; and
WHEREAS, The African-American Lawyers Section plays an
important role in the lives and careers of the more than 5,400
African American attorneys in Texas by offering invaluable support,
encouragement, and opportunities for fellowship; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the African-American Lawyers Section of
the State Bar of Texas for its contributions to the legal profession
and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the African-American Lawyers Section as an expression
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 515 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House