89R24396 BPG-D
By: Campos H.R. No. 859
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Public-spirited citizens from across the Lone Star
State are gathering in Austin on April 15, 2025, to advocate for
women and their families during Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Blue Ribbon Lobby Day brings together members of
Texas Democratic Women and other concerned women and leaders from
around the state to draw attention to issues of importance to Texas
women, including public education, health care, and economic
security; and
WHEREAS, An affiliate of the National Federation of
Democratic Women, Texas Democratic Women was founded in 1987 to
increase civic engagement among women of all backgrounds who hold
progressive values; TDW provides statewide training conferences
and workshops and serves as a communication network for other
Democratic women's organizations; today, it has more than 20
chapters engaged in grassroots organizing; during every
legislative session, the group sponsors a day of action for
discussions with lawmakers about the need to ensure equal rights
and opportunities for women; and
WHEREAS, Women contribute immeasurably to the dynamism and
prosperity of the Lone Star State, and Blue Ribbon Lobby Day serves
as an occasion to call attention to their concerns for their
families and their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 15, 2025, as Blue Ribbon Lobby
Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the advocates
who are visiting here today.