87S30854 BHH-D By: Collier H.R. No. 157 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The members of BRIDGE Fort Worth have worked tirelessly to promote leadership and civic engagement among Black professionals; and WHEREAS, BRIDGE, which stands for Black Resourceful Innovators Developing Generations of Excellence, is a nonprofit organization that provides emerging leaders with opportunities for professional development, community involvement, and education; members also work to encourage entrepreneurship and to address disparities in literacy, civic participation, and health and wellness; and WHEREAS, The organization is ably led by president Dimanche Brewer and further benefits from the dedicated efforts of its executive board; and WHEREAS, The members of BRIDGE Fort Worth have demonstrated a strong commitment to strengthening their community, and their willingness to give of their time and energy sets an outstanding example of citizenship to which others may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend BRIDGE Fort Worth for its contributions to the community and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success; 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.