H.R. No. 1728
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Linda Morales has distinguished herself through her
decades of work on behalf of labor unions across Texas and the
United States; and
WHEREAS, Since December 2014, Ms. Morales has served as the
organizing coordinator of the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor
Federation, AFL-CIO, which unites the power of 95 unions and 60,000
union members to advocate for working families in 13 Houston-area
counties; she has proven to be a dedicated champion for the
organization's affiliated unions, and she has played an
instrumental role in expanding the federation's efforts and
establishing coalitions to address workforce policy issues; her
many other responsibilities have included guiding training
workshops, promoting leadership development, supporting electoral
work, and recruiting members; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Morales previously served the national American
Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the
Sheet Metal Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, and Service
Employees International Union Local 1; she was also lead organizer
for the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Linda Morales has greatly benefited countless
working men and women through her exceptional commitment and
leadership, and it is a pleasure to honor her for her dedication to
going above and beyond as an avid fighter for civil and human
rights; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Linda Morales for her contributions to
labor unions and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Morales as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Morales Shaw
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1728 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House