| 1 | 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 68 |
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| 2 | 2 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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| 3 | 3 | | recognize Dove Springs Proud, a community organization whose |
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| 4 | 4 | | members have demonstrated an admirable commitment to civic |
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| 5 | 5 | | engagement; and |
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| 6 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Formed in October 2013 by Ricardo Zavala, Dove |
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| 7 | 7 | | Springs Proud is dedicated to the betterment of the Dove Springs |
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| 8 | 8 | | neighborhood; its projects have included a voter registration |
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| 9 | 9 | | drive, a youth summit, an awards ceremony, and endorsement forums |
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| 10 | 10 | | for political candidates; and |
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| 11 | 11 | | WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization strives to highlight |
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| 12 | 12 | | the contributions of local residents, and its more than 600 |
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| 13 | 13 | | members work tirelessly to encourage participation in civic life |
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| 14 | 14 | | and to ensure that the voices of all stakeholders are heard; and |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, Serving over 3,000 residents in the 78744 zip code |
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| 16 | 16 | | area, the members of Dove Springs Proud promote the involvement |
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| 17 | 17 | | of area youth, such as the Widén Elementary School Wildcats, in |
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| 18 | 18 | | such issues as health care, criminal justice, and education; and |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, The vitality of a community depends in large |
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| 20 | 20 | | measure on the vision and dedication of concerned citizens, and |
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| 21 | 21 | | through their endeavors, the members of Dove Springs Proud are |
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| 22 | 22 | | helping to make a positive difference in their neighborhood; now, |
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| 23 | 23 | | therefore, be it |
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| 24 | 24 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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| 25 | 25 | | Legislature, hereby commend the members of Dove Springs Proud on |
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| 26 | 26 | | their many accomplishments and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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| 27 | 27 | | for continued success; and, be it further |
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| 28 | 28 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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| 29 | 29 | | honor of Dove Springs Proud and as an expression of esteem from |
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| 30 | 30 | | the Texas Senate. |
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| 31 | 31 | | Zaffirini |
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| 32 | 32 | | ________________________________ |
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| 33 | 33 | | President of the Senate |
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| 34 | 34 | | I hereby certify that the |
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| 35 | 35 | | above Resolution was adopted by |
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| 36 | 36 | | the Senate on January 28, 2019. |
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| 37 | 37 | | ________________________________ |
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| 38 | 38 | | Secretary of the Senate |
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| 39 | 39 | | ________________________________ |
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| 40 | 40 | | Member, Texas Senate |
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