87R17113 BK-D
By: Ramos H.R. No. 469
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Operation Orange, a youth-led
organization in Richardson, are taking a stand for justice,
equality, and social change; and
WHEREAS, During the summer of 2020, four young women,
MacKenzie Mitchell, Isabella Marcano, Monique Mitchell, and Autumn
Ray, came together with the goals of bringing awareness to racial
inequality, empowering youth, and advancing progress in and beyond
their community; and
WHEREAS, The group was spurred to take action as outrage over
instances of police brutality intensified in 2020, and they went on
to participate in a number of peaceful demonstrations in an effort
to raise awareness of the issue and fight for meaningful change; in
addition, the group has partnered with the City of Richardson Parks
and Recreation Department to organize a series of community
clean-up events to help reduce litter and beautify local green
spaces; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional young Texans have demonstrated
inspiring leadership, compassion, and determination in all their
endeavors, and by having the courage to make their voices heard,
they are helping to change the world for the better; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Operation Orange for its civic and
political engagement and extend to its members sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.