TITLE: Recognizing the National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated, Minnie H. Goodlow Page Section, on the occasion of its Ninth Annual Spring Hat Extravaganza and Tea.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated, Minnie H. Goodlow Page Section, on the occasion of its Ninth Annual Spring Hat Extravaganza and Tea.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated, Minnie H. Goodlow Page Section, on the occasion of its Ninth Annual Spring Hat Extravaganza and Tea; and WHEREAS, The National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated, is a voluntary, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities; and WHEREAS, This outstanding association of women sponsors educational, economic, social, cultural, and scientific self-help projects in order to achieve equality of opportunity and to eliminate prejudice and discrimination; it is supported by 38 affiliated national organizations, including the National Women's Business Council and the Black Leadership Forum, and 250 community-based sections; and WHEREAS, "A Salute to Women of Distinction" is the theme of this year's event, which will honor six women for their commitment to family, community, church, education, business, and government; and WHEREAS, This exceptional organization is truly deserving of recognition for its valuable work in supporting women and improving our society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated, Minnie H. Goodlow Page Section, on its many contributions to the community and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable Ninth Annual Spring Hat Extravaganza and Tea; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 30, 2011.