H.R. No. 580
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Representatives of the Houston Area Urban League and
the Austin Area Urban League are visiting the State Capitol on
April 4, 2023, and the event provides a fitting opportunity to pay
tribute to the vital work of these notable organizations; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1910, the National Urban League is the
country's oldest and largest community-based movement dedicated to
empowering African Americans, both socially and economically;
today, the group boasts 90 local affiliates across the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, The Houston Area Urban League was first organized in
1968; advocating for people of all races, genders, ages, and
disabilities in economically disadvantaged areas of metropolitan
Houston, the organization offers a variety of programs related to
education and youth development, workforce and economic
development, workforce training, housing, social justice, and
health and wellness; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1977, the Austin Area Urban
League has been improving the quality of life in Central Texas;
aligning with the five pillars of the National Urban League, the
Austin affiliate meets the needs of underserved local residents
through programming and services focused on the areas of health,
housing, justice, advocacy, education and youth development, and
workforce and career readiness; and
WHEREAS, With an enduring commitment to civil rights, social
justice, and economic progress, the members of both the Houston
Area Urban League and the Austin Area Urban League are making a
lasting, positive impact on their communities, and their endeavors
are greatly benefiting innumerable Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 4, 2023, as Urban League Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the participants sincere best
wishes for a meaningful and memorable visit; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the Houston Area Urban League and the Austin Area Urban League
as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 580 was adopted by the House on
March 30, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House