87S31353 BHH-D By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 256 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Through her tireless advocacy work, Priscilla A. Hale has greatly benefited LGBTQIA+ communities in Texas, and her efforts have made a positive difference in numerous lives; and WHEREAS, Ms. Hale is the executive director of the statewide nonprofit allgo, which celebrates and nurtures queer people of color through cultural arts, wellness, and social justice programming; under her leadership, the organization conducts anti-oppression consultancies and training, promotes LGBTQIA+ artists and their work, offers sex education classes, and distributes health supplies; and WHEREAS, A native of East Austin, Ms. Hale holds a bachelor's degree from St. Edward's University and a master's degree in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University; and WHEREAS, By empowering those who are marginalized, Priscilla Hale is helping to build a more just, open, and vibrant society for residents of the Lone Star State, and she may indeed take great pride in her many contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Priscilla A. Hale for her service to the LGBTQIA+ communities of Texas and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Hale as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.