88R33219 BHH-D
By: Neave Criado H.R. No. 2460
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Veteran Women's Enterprise Center is hosting an
event to mark the sixth annual Women Veterans Day on June 12, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, The founder and director of the Veteran Women's
Enterprise Center is V. R. Small, a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy
and a dynamic advocate for women veterans; she testified in support
of the bill passed in 2017 by the 85th Texas Legislature that
designated June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Day; the inaugural
observance fell on the 70th anniversary of the passage of the
Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, which enabled women
to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, and Air Force; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, increasing numbers of American
women have joined the nation's military, and their steadfast
efforts in myriad capacities advance the missions of every branch
of the armed forces; the experience and expertise they acquire
during their service become immensely valuable assets to their
communities when they return to civilian life, and the Lone Star
State benefits significantly as home to the country's largest
population of women veterans; and
WHEREAS, The Veteran Women's Enterprise Center works to
foster the professional development of these skilled and dynamic
Texans, and accordingly, the center will be celebrating Women
Veterans Day with its fourth annual Women Veteran's Pitch
Competition, when a panel of judges will evaluate pitch proposals
from women veterans for exciting new businesses; in addition, the
organization is holding a White Diamond Gala featuring a traveling
memorial exhibit and a performance by the Dallas Symphony; and
WHEREAS, The brave women who have answered our nation's call
to duty are a source of tremendous pride to all Texans, and it is
truly a pleasure to join in honoring their courage, patriotism, and
commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Women Veterans Day 2023 and extend
to the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center sincere best wishes for
continued success in its important endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center as an expression
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.