TITLE: Honoring the members of the Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas for their service to communities that have been affected by Winter Storm Uri.

SUMMARY: Honoring the members of the Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas for their service to communities that have been affected by Winter Storm Uri.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, In response to the widespread damage caused by Winter Storm Uri, the Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas hosted the Dallas Property Insurance Clinic on March 13 and 14, 2021; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by MABA-Dallas, State Representative Jessica Gonz lez, and State Representative Ana-Maria Ramos, the property insurance clinic provided free legal assistance to community members that sustained damage to their homes or businesses due to the storm; during the event, attorneys and community advocates volunteered their time and talents to guide area residents through the process of filing insurance claims; and WHEREAS, MABA-Dallas strives to support and promote the Latinx community through advocacy and professional development; among its many initiatives, the organization offers opportunities for continuing legal education and facilitates member participation in pro bono legal services; moreover, it encourages members of the Latinx community to pursue legal professions, and it recognizes the outstanding work of Latinx attorneys and judges; and WHEREAS, The members of MABA-Dallas have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the quality of life in their community, and their contributions to the Dallas Property Insurance Clinic set a remarkable example of civic engagement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby honor the members of the Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas for their service during the Dallas Property Insurance Clinic and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Ramos Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 468 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House