TITLE: Honoring the African-American Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Texas.

SUMMARY: Honoring the African-American Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Texas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, the African-American Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Texas has been an advocate for the African American attorneys of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, A recognized affiliate of the National Bar Association, the section was established in the 1990s to enhance the image of African Americans in the law by promoting the highest standards of competence and ethics and offering its members opportunities for professional development, networking, and community service; and WHEREAS, Each year, the section hosts the Texas African-American Lawyers Diversity Summit to increase awareness of the services and programs offered by the State Bar of Texas; in addition, the group offers a wide variety of activities to help members reach their professional and educational goals, serves as a voice on public issues affecting its membership and the community at large, and works to help its members find fulfillment in the practice of law; and WHEREAS, In order to promote the development of the next generation of African American lawyers, members of the section regularly mentor high school, college, and law school students across Texas; the group has also worked with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and the NAACP to combat voter suppression; and WHEREAS, The African-American Lawyers Section plays an important role in the lives and careers of the more than 5,400 African American attorneys in Texas by offering invaluable support, encouragement, and opportunities for fellowship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby commend the African-American Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Texas for its contributions to the legal profession and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the African-American Lawyers Section as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 515 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House