SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 271
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Western Area of The Links,
Incorporated, is visiting the State Capitol on February 26,
2019; 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 more than 15,000 women of color in 288 chapters
across the country and in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth
of the Bahamas; and
WHEREAS, The business and civic leaders, mentors, role
models, and activists of this nonprofit corporation volunteer
over one million 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2019, 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 Senate.
Miles
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 26, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate