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      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.     Reynolds     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 793 was adopted by the House on April   8, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House