SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 476
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Johnson, Alvarado, Parker, West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate