TITLE: Honoring Cliff Albright for his efforts to encourage voter participation and civic engagement.

SUMMARY: Honoring Cliff Albright for his efforts to encourage voter participation and civic engagement.

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WHEREAS, Cliff Albright, a cofounder of Black Voters Matter Fund, has worked tirelessly to protect voting rights; and WHEREAS, Under Mr. Albright's able leadership, BVMF and its Capacity Building Institute strive to foster community and increase the organizational power of Black citizens; the group gained national attention as it mobilized voters during the U.S. Senate race in Alabama in 2017, and the following year, Mr. Albright and his team traveled across seven Southern states to further engage citizens; the organization has also been active in other initiatives that encourage voter registration and turnout, advocate for voting rights, and develop campaign infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Mr. Albright has authored articles for publications such as The New York Times,The Washington Post,and The Guardian,and he hosts a weekly radio show in Atlanta, Georgia; he has also taught courses in African American studies at several universities; a former resident of Selma, Alabama, he played an instrumental role in securing financial resources for the state's Black Belt region; he holds a bachelor's degree in applied economics and a master's degree in Africana studies from Cornell University as well as a master's degree in business administration from the University of Alabama; and WHEREAS, Cliff Albright has made a lasting, positive difference through his vision, expertise, and dedication to empowering local communities, and his accomplishments are widely appreciated by his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor Cliff Albright for his efforts to promote voter participation and civic engagement and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Albright as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 591 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 123, Nays 18, 1 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House