H.R. No. 2097
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Somos Tejas, a nonprofit organization based in
Dallas's Oak Cliff neighborhood, has demonstrated an admirable
commitment to serving the community during the COVID-19 pandemic;
and
WHEREAS, Founded by organizer and activist Ramiro Luna, Somos
Tejas seeks to mobilize Latin American residents to exercise their
right to vote and make their voices heard in the democratic process;
the goal of the organization is to transform the culture around
civic participation and to inspire Latin American citizens to take
a proactive role in addressing the issues that affect their
families and communities; and
WHEREAS, Somos Tejas has been an outstanding resource to area
residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; in addition to
providing items such as face masks and hand sanitizer, the
organization has disseminated important information about COVID-19
safety measures and vaccine eligibility; in addition, it has
continued to carry out its work to promote Latin American
representation by encouraging participation in the 2020 Census and
keeping residents up to date about elections and city meetings; and
WHEREAS, Somos Tejas has performed vital work to mitigate the
impact of a public health crisis that has created many hardships for
the community, and all those involved with the organization may
take great pride in their significant contributions; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Somos Tejas for its service to the Oak
Cliff area during the COVID-19 pandemic and extend to the
organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Somos Tejas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Neave
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2097 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House