TITLE: Recognizing Nora de Hoyos Comstock on the occasion of her retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Nora de Hoyos Comstock on the occasion of her retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Nora de Hoyos Comstock, who is retiring as president and chief executive officer of Las Comadres Para Las Americas; and WHEREAS, Nora Comstock founded Las Comadres Para Las Americas so that Latinas everywhere could connect with one another and address important issues; this exceptional nonprofit organization boasts a membership of more than 20,000 women from across the nation and around the world; and WHEREAS, Dr. Comstock has been responsible for the creation of multiple programs and initiatives, including the Texas Public Policy and Civic Engagement Institute, the Las Comadres and Friends National Latino Book Club and Teleconference Series, Comadre University, Empresarias Entrepreneurship Training, and the Comadres and Compadres Writers Conference; and WHEREAS, Dr. Comstock's numerous awards and honors include her selection as a 2000 Fellow of the National Hispana Leadership Institute and as a participant in the 22nd Seminario Fundacion Solidaridad; she is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Hispanic Professional Women's Association, and she received a Maybelline 2008 Beauty of Education Award; she was a 2012 inductee of the Austin Women's Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Nora de Hoyos Comstock has had a profound impact on Hispanic women throughout the world, and her presence as president and chief executive officer of Las Comadres Para Las Americas will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Nora de Hoyos Comstock on her many achievements as the national and international founder of Las Comadres Para Las Americas and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2015.