HR471 - Honoring Texas Women's Foundation on the occasion of International Women's Day.

      H.R. No. 471       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The observance of International Women's Day on   March 8, 2025, provides a fitting opportunity to recognize Texas   Women's Foundation for its notable contributions; and          WHEREAS, This outstanding organization can trace its history   to 1985, when a group of 19 brave and bold women, including the   Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, established Dallas Women's   Foundation to help ensure that adequate resources were being   directed to address the needs of women and girls; over the years,   the organization has expanded to serve communities across Texas,   and it has invested $85 million in research, advocacy, grantmaking,   and leadership development to create an equitable society in which   women and girls can fully participate; and          WHEREAS, Since its inception, Texas Women's Foundation has   impacted more than 90,000 women, girls, and families statewide   through its economic security initiatives and its investment in   lifecycle leadership development, including programs such as   #BestSelf, the Young Women's Initiative, the Women's Leadership   Institute, and the annual Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration;   the organization has benefited from the generous support of its   donors and philanthropic partners, which include the Hispanic 100   Latina Giving Circle, the Orchid Giving Circle, and the Village   Giving Circle; and          WHEREAS, Texas Women's Foundation commissions biannual   research on the barriers that challenge the economic security,   stability, and success of Texas women and families and that   negatively impact the state's economy; the organization freely   shares its Economic Issues for Women in Texas Report to inform   corporate and community leaders, policymakers, and lawmakers   statewide as they work to support meaningful change in the lives of   the 14.7 million women and girls who call Texas home; and          WHEREAS, Over the past four decades, Texas Women's Foundation   has empowered numerous women to build an even brighter future for   themselves and their communities, and the organization is truly   deserving of special recognition for its many achievements; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby honor Texas Women's Foundation on the occasion   of International Women's Day and extend to all those affiliated   with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Howard     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 471 was adopted by the House on April   17, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House