89R22595 BPG-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 793
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas African American Lawyers
Foundation are gathering at the State Capitol on April 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS, A newly established nonprofit organization, TAALF
is dedicated to furthering the advancement of African American
legal professionals throughout Texas; its founders, former chairs
and board members of the African American Lawyers Section of the
Texas State Bar, seek to complement and bolster the section's
response to any retreat toward homogeneity in the field; and
WHEREAS, TAALF offers a proactive platform to address
challenges to pipeline programs aimed at increasing the number of
African American attorneys; while advocating for policies and
programs vital to the success of African American lawyers, the
organization also stands ready to lend robust support on important
legal issues affecting minorities; and
WHEREAS, Fostering professional development, TAALF is
designed to connect attorneys across the state through networking
events, targeted programming, workshops, resource sharing, and
other initiatives to build a strong, collaborative community; the
foundation is developing leadership training and mentoring
opportunities to equip the next generations of attorneys, judges,
and other legal professionals with the skills and confidence
necessary to excel; and
WHEREAS, Effective legal representation is a cornerstone of
our democracy, and TAALF has adopted the worthy mission of
empowering the African American legal community to play an even
more impactful role in society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 8, 2025, as Texas African
American Lawyers Foundation Day at the State Capitol and extend to
the organization's members sincere best wishes for a productive and
enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.