SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 349
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Governor's Commission for Women for serving the
State of Texas for more than 50 years; and
WHEREAS, The Governor's Commission for Women was
established in 1967 by executive order as the Texas Commission on
the Status of Women, and the group's name was changed to its
current name by executive order in 1983; and
WHEREAS, The commission was created to promote state
policies that provide equal opportunities for women and aid in
the advancement of women in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the commission has worked to
support programs and activities that ensure that women have
access to resources and opportunities in business and in the
community to help them succeed; the commission also recognizes
the achievements of women throughout Texas, and its work
continues today under Executive Order GA 01; and
WHEREAS, The Governor's Commission for Women has for more
than 50 years benefited Texas women, their families, and indeed
all Texans; it is truly deserving of special recognition for the
profound impact it has had on the lives of the residents of this
state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the Governor's Commission for Women
on its commitment to improving the lives of Texas women and
extend to all associated with the commission best wishes as they
celebrate the commission's accomplishments; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the commission as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
Alvarado Huffman Powell Alvarado Huffman Powell
Alvarado Huffman Powell
Buckingham Kolkhorst Zaffirini Buckingham Kolkhorst Zaffirini
Buckingham Kolkhorst Zaffirini
Campbell Paxton Campbell Paxton
Campbell Paxton
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Huffman Powell
Buckingham Kolkhorst Zaffirini
Campbell Paxton