2025S0304-1 04/04/25
By: West S.R. No. 379
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Texas African American Lawyers Foundation in
celebrating African American Lawyer Day at the State Capitol on
April 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS, A recently established nonprofit organization,
the Texas African American Lawyers Foundation was created to
champion the advancement and empowerment of African American
attorneys, judges, and legal professionals across the state; and
WHEREAS, This new advocacy platform was conceived by
former chairs and board members of the African American Lawyers
Section of the Texas State Bar to engage with lawmakers and
address legislation that directly affects African American
lawyers, to provide leadership training and mentoring to current
and emerging legal professionals, and to develop a robust and
collaborative network of legal experts who are committed to
enacting meaningful change; and
WHEREAS, Members of the foundation advocate policies and
programs that are essential to the success of African American
legal professionals in today's society, and all associated with
the organization are truly deserving of recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby welcome members of the Texas African
American Lawyers Foundation and extend to them best wishes for a
memorable African American Lawyer Day at the State Capitol; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the foundation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.