SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 705
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Angela-Jo Touza-Medina, who is stepping down as
executive director of YWCA Greater Austin after four years of
exemplary leadership; and
WHEREAS, A passionate advocate for marginalized
populations, Angela-Jo Touza-Medina has worked diligently to
open doors for the vulnerable and to foster grassroots change at
the local level; and
WHEREAS, Her wide-ranging experience includes serving in
leadership roles for such organizations as the Immigrant
Services Network of Austin, the Mayor's Taskforce on
Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequalities, and the City of
Austin's Joint Inclusion Committee; and
WHEREAS, During Angela's tenure as executive director of
YWCA Greater Austin, the organization has grown by 79 percent;
she is credited with expanding an array of services in Travis
County to benefit residents in seven other Central Texas
counties; and
WHEREAS, An award-winning leader for grassroots change,
Angela-Jo Touza-Medina has shaped an impressive career in social
justice as a believer in each person's ability to catalyze
positive change through self-reflection, accountability, and
action; she has made a difference in the lives of countless
individuals, and her presence at YWCA Greater Austin will be
greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Angela-Jo Touza-Medina for her many
contributions to the community and her outstanding leadership of
YWCA Greater Austin and extend to her best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 7, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate