89R20420 TBO-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 591
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cliff Albright, a cofounder of Black Voters Matter
Fund, has worked tirelessly to protect voting rights; and
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Albright's able leadership, BVMF and its
Capacity Building Institute strive to foster community and increase
the organizational power of Black citizens; the group gained
national attention as it mobilized voters during the U.S. Senate
race in Alabama in 2017, and the following year, Mr. Albright and
his team traveled across seven Southern states to further engage
citizens; the organization has also been active in other
initiatives that encourage voter registration and turnout,
advocate for voting rights, and develop campaign infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Albright has authored articles for publications
such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian,
and he hosts a weekly radio show in Atlanta, Georgia; he has also
taught courses in African American studies at several universities;
a former resident of Selma, Alabama, he played an instrumental role
in securing financial resources for the state's Black Belt region;
he holds a bachelor's degree in applied economics and a master's
degree in Africana studies from Cornell University as well as a
master's degree in business administration from the University of
Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Cliff Albright has made a lasting, positive
difference through his vision, expertise, and dedication to
empowering local communities, and his accomplishments are widely
appreciated by his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Cliff Albright for his efforts to promote
voter participation and civic engagement and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Albright as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.