TITLE: Commending Bobbie Cohen for her service to the Greater Houston Section of the National Council of Jewish Women.

SUMMARY: Commending Bobbie Cohen for her service to the Greater Houston Section of the National Council of Jewish Women.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Bobbie Cohen has long dedicated herself to serving her community as a member of the Greater Houston Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; and WHEREAS, The Greater Houston Section of the National Council of Jewish Women promotes social justice through education and legislative advocacy in such areas as children's rights, economic justice, health care, human trafficking, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, and gender-related violence; the organization's more than 700 members contribute to the community through a number of initiatives, including its Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse agency, its educational programs and services for homeless and foster youth, and its annual Back 2 School event, which provides free clothing, school supplies, and other items to families in need; and WHEREAS, Bobbie Cohen has held numerous positions on the Greater Houston Section of the National Council of Jewish Women board, including Career Branch president, and for nearly a decade, she has served as the group's state policy advocate; over the years, she has demonstrated her dedication to advancing marginalized communities and to supporting labor and civil rights issues through demonstrations and advocacy, and she has collaborated with a number of other organizations such as Americans United, the American Civil Liberties Union, Black Lives Matter, and the Texas LGBTQ Caucus; she has also served as a valued mentor; and WHEREAS, Through her leadership and commitment to uplifting those around her, Bobbie Cohen has greatly benefited the Greater Houston Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her many contributions to the organization and to the greater community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Bobbie Cohen for her many years of service to the Greater Houston Section of the National Council of Jewish Women and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Cohen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Thierry Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 667 was adopted by the House on March 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House