H.R. No. 628
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since 2016, the Dallas Wings of the Women's National
Basketball Association have brought an exciting brand of basketball
to North Texas while demonstrating an impressive commitment to
serving the community; and
WHEREAS, Originating as the Detroit Shock in 1998, the Wings
captured three WNBA championships during the team's 12 years in the
Motor City; the franchise relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for six
seasons, and then moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in
advance of the 2016 campaign; playing their home games at the
College Park Center at The University of Texas at Arlington, the
Wings have reached the playoffs in four of the seven years they have
been based in Texas, including postseason appearances in 2021 and
2022; they are currently the only team in the WNBA representing the
Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to giving back, the organization
established the Dallas Wings Community Foundation to make a
positive difference in the North Texas area; the foundation has
placed a strong emphasis on serving historically marginalized
groups by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity; toward that
end, the team is committed to empowering women and girls through a
range of initiatives, and in 2022, it commemorated the 50th
anniversary of Title IX, which enabled women to achieve greater
access to athletics and other school programs; in addition to
supporting youth sports, health awareness, and education, the Wings
have partnered with the Count It Coalition to encourage greater
public engagement in elections and to increase voter access and
participation; and
WHEREAS, Through their determined efforts, the members of the
Dallas Wings franchise have served as exemplary civic partners, and
all those associated with the team are deserving of recognition for
their exceptional work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Dallas Wings organization for its
contributions to the community and extend to the team's players,
coaches, management, and staff sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Johnson of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 628 was adopted by the House on March
30, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House