TITLE: Honoring Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio for her service to Ignite Community Solutions.

SUMMARY: Honoring Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio for her service to Ignite Community Solutions.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio has devoted her life to empowering minority communities to break the cycle of generational poverty; and WHEREAS, Ms. Vasquez currently serves on the board for Ignite Community Solutions, which offers evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to equip youth and adults with the psychological, social, and practical tools they need to improve their lives; the organization's initiatives include the ClearPath program as well as other community resources and learning opportunities; and WHEREAS, Through her work with ICS, Ms. Vasquez has played an instrumental role in promoting youth development, helping ex-offenders reenter society, assisting individuals in substance abuse recovery, and addressing unemployment and underemployment; in addition, her efforts have helped ICS obtain recognition from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Choice Neighborhoods program; and WHEREAS, Admired for her compassionate nature and visionary leadership, Patricia Ann Vasquez has made a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of countless Texans, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her many contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor Patricia Ann Vasquez for her service to Ignite Community Solutions 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. Vasquez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Garcia Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2175 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House