HR859 - Recognizing April 15, 2025, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at the State Capitol.

      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.     Campos     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 859 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House