SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Corpus Christi and Texans across the state
in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the H. Boyd Hall Branch
of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People; and
WHEREAS, The H. Boyd Hall Branch of the NAACP held its
first meeting on February 7, 1919; its original 56 members
demonstrated great courage and determination by establishing the
organization at a time of widespread discrimination and violence
against African Americans; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, the branch has played a vital
role in changing the landscape of the Coastal Bend by working to
raise awareness of the importance of civil rights issues and to
bring opportunities to the disenfranchised and underserved
people of the community; and
WHEREAS, The branch has organized countless Juneteenth
events and health fairs, and it has brought together people from
all walks of life to celebrate the many achievements of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; members of the branch have worked in
partnership with other civil rights organizations to foster
progress and diversity in the community; and
WHEREAS, The H. Boyd Hall Branch of the NAACP has been
instrumental in raising awareness of the importance of equality
and social justice, and it is truly fitting that it receive
special recognition as it reaches this milestone in its history;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the H. Boyd Hall Branch of the NAACP
on its commitment to civil rights and longtime service to the
community and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable
100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the branch as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 16, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate