TITLE: Congratulating Sabrina Walker Hernandez on being named the 2023 Woman of the Year by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Sabrina Walker Hernandez on being named the 2023 Woman of the Year by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.

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WHEREAS, Sabrina Walker Hernandez was honored as the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year at the organization's annual Installation & Awards Banquet on November 8, 2023; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce recognizes local civic leaders for their outstanding efforts in behalf of their community; and WHEREAS, After serving her country as a member of the United States Army, Ms. Hernandez discovered her true calling with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV; over the course of her two decades with the organization, she served in a number of leadership roles, including as chief executive officer and vice president of operations; and WHEREAS, During her tenure as CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs, Ms. Hernandez made many important contributions to the Rio Grande Valley's nonprofit sector; her most significant achievements included increasing operating revenue from $750,000 to $2.5 million over an eight-year period and planning and overseeing a $12 million comprehensive capital campaign, which was the largest in the organization's history; and WHEREAS, Today, Ms. Hernandez is the president and CEO of Supporting World Hope, a consulting firm that assists organizations in such areas as program development, capital campaigns, fundraising, and marketing; over the years, many local organizations have benefited from her involvement, including the Rotary Club of Edinburg, Village in the Valley, the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, and the Edinburg Mayor's Youth Advisory Council; and WHEREAS, Sabrina Walker Hernandez has demonstrated a lasting commitment to making Edinburg a better place for all, and in so doing, she has earned the deep respect and appreciation of her fellow residents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Sabrina Walker Hernandez on being named the 2023 Woman of the Year by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 66 was adopted by the House on December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House