87R29002 BK-D
By: Neave H.R. No. 1898
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Skyline High School IGNITE club have
set an outstanding example of advocacy by successfully campaigning
to make feminine hygiene products available at Dallas Independent
School District campuses; and
WHEREAS, IGNITE is an organization dedicated to preparing
young women to become political leaders and catalysts for change;
five years ago, Skyline IGNITE first raised the issue of the lack of
access to feminine hygiene products at their school, which often
creates a distraction and can even lead to students missing class
and heading home early; and
WHEREAS, Members of the club thoroughly investigated the
topic and the viability of their proposal to persuade Dallas ISD to
provide free tampons and menstrual pads at its high schools and
middle schools, even going so far as to study campus blueprints,
budget scenarios, and other logistical concerns; armed with their
research, they presented their plans to school leaders, and they
saw the first results of their efforts in 2019, when Dallas ISD
installed dispensers at Skyline as part of a pilot program; the
following year, dispensers were added to all other district high
schools, and the rollout is expected to continue at district middle
schools in the coming months; and
WHEREAS, The young women of Skyline IGNITE have demonstrated
great determination, resourcefulness, and insight in their efforts
to address an issue that affects many students, and they may indeed
reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Skyline High School IGNITE club for
its campaign to make feminine hygiene products available at Dallas
Independent School District campuses and extend to all of the
group's past and current members sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.