TITLE: Recognizing April 8, 2025, as Texas African American Lawyers Foundation Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 8, 2025, as Texas African American Lawyers Foundation Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas African American Lawyers Foundation are gathering at the State Capitol on April 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, A newly established nonprofit organization, TAALF is dedicated to furthering the advancement of African American legal professionals throughout Texas; its founders, former chairs and board members of the African American Lawyers Section of the Texas State Bar, seek to complement and bolster the section's response to any retreat toward homogeneity in the field; and WHEREAS, TAALF offers a proactive platform to address challenges to pipeline programs aimed at increasing the number of African American attorneys; while advocating for policies and programs vital to the success of African American lawyers, the organization also stands ready to lend robust support on important legal issues affecting minorities; and WHEREAS, Fostering professional development, TAALF is designed to connect attorneys across the state through networking events, targeted programming, workshops, resource sharing, and other initiatives to build a strong, collaborative community; the foundation is developing leadership training and mentoring opportunities to equip the next generations of attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals with the skills and confidence necessary to excel; and WHEREAS, Effective legal representation is a cornerstone of our democracy, and TAALF has adopted the worthy mission of empowering the African American legal community to play an even more impactful role in society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize April 8, 2025, as Texas African American Lawyers Foundation Day at the State Capitol and extend to the organization's members sincere best wishes for a productive and enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 793 was adopted by the House on April 8, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House