H.R. No. 127
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas Business Women of San Antonio is celebrating
its 100th anniversary in 2021 and 2022, and this represents a
fitting opportunity to pay tribute to the organization's many
contributions; and
WHEREAS, Originally known as Business and Professional Women
of San Antonio, the group was founded in the early 1920s at the
St. Anthony Hotel by 50 women representing 31 different
professions, at a time when few such organizations existed for
women; from the start, the organization has sought to foster mutual
support and fellowship among professional women while also
providing training and creating opportunities for future
generations of women in the San Antonio area, whether they are
business owners, employed by someone else, self-employed, or
transitioning into or out of the workforce; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, TBW of San Antonio has helped women
grow their careers through education and community outreach; it has
mentored middle school girls and tutored women in public speaking
skills through its Communicating with Confidence program, and in
1972, the organization advocated for the passage of the Equal
Rights Amendment to the Texas Constitution; the group has also
generously contributed to area nonprofits, purchased school
supplies for students, and helped organize holiday celebrations for
senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, TBW of San Antonio has
supported countless women in their professional endeavors, and its
members may indeed take great pride in their outstanding record of
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the centennial
of Texas Business Women of San Antonio and extend to all those
associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued
success in their important work; 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.
Lopez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 127 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House