TITLE: Congratulating Bobbie Garza-Hernandez on her receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Bobbie Garza-Hernandez on her receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Bobbie Garza-Hernandez was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on September 17, 2021; and WHEREAS, This prestigious accolade was established in 2009 by the ESB-MACC advisory board to recognize leaders in the Austin community who have made meaningful contributions in the Latino cultural arts; and WHEREAS, Ms. Garza-Hernandez is the owner of Pink Consulting, which provides communication services for large-scale public and private projects and has become a leader in outreach to disenfranchised and minority communities; moreover, she has served as president of the Austin Women's Political Caucus and as political action committee chair of the Hays County Women's Political Caucus; she is currently the public relations and development consultant for the Indigenous Cultures Institute and was recently appointed as a founding member of the Council for the Indigenous and Tejano Community; and WHEREAS, An alum of St. Edward's University, Ms. Garza-Hernandez previously worked for the City of Austin, including five years as the chief of staff for former mayor Gus Garcia; in addition to playing a key role in initiatives related to affordable housing, minority contracting, and youth services, she was integral in the establishment of the ESB-MACC and helped to secure the property for the center; and WHEREAS, Through her dedication, visionary leadership, and deep commitment to her community, Bobbie Garza-Hernandez has greatly benefited her fellow citizens, and this most recent honor is a fitting acknowledgement of her outstanding record of service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Bobbie Garza-Hernandez on her receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 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. Garza-Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zwiener Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House