88R20824 BK-D By: Plesa H.R. No. 896 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The North Texas Disability Chamber (NTXDC) was founded in December 2020 with the mission to provide a local network for people with all forms of disability; and WHEREAS, The organization is the fifth cross-disability chamber in the nation and the fourth such chamber in the state of Texas; it is dedicated to promoting a more cohesive, transparent, and informed cross-disability community by hosting events and educational programs for its members at accessible locations across North Texas; and WHEREAS, NTXDC's regular events include Community Connections, a quarterly networking meeting that brings together members of both the abled and disabled community; the organization is also committed to keeping its members actively engaged in public policy discussions with its Disability Issues Forum, to fostering mentoring relationships, and to sponsoring other programs and events for the benefit of its members and the wider community; and WHEREAS, The North Texas Disability Chamber is committed to being an effective advocate and resource for Texans with disabilities, and its members and leadership may indeed take pride in the work they are doing to advance this worthy cause; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor the North Texas Disability Chamber and extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.