H.R. No. 1880
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from
individuals such as Liz Franklin of the Ella Austin Community
Center, whose tireless work in behalf of area citizens has
contributed significantly to the quality of life in San Antonio;
and
WHEREAS, Liz Franklin is a proud military veteran and
community activist, and she currently serves as interim chief
executive officer of the Ella Austin Community Center; founded by
African American community leader Ella Austin in 1897, the center
began as the Ella Austin Orphans Home on Burnet Street; it was
converted to a community center in 1968 and relocated to a former
middle school on Pine Street; today the center is one of the few
agencies offering comprehensive social services on the East Side of
the city, ranging from early childhood development programs to
services for senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her contributions to the community
center, Ms. Franklin is the organizer of Dig That Jazz on the Hill,
a free virtual music festival sponsored by the Dig That Jazz
Committee and friends of Dignowity Hill, which honors veterans,
active military personnel, and military service organizations; and
WHEREAS, The city of San Antonio is indeed fortunate to have
such passionate and engaged citizens as Liz Franklin, whose history
of activism and civic involvement is an inspiration to all who know
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Liz Franklin for her service as interim
chief executive officer of the Ella Austin Community Center and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Franklin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gervin-Hawkins
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1880 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House