TITLE: Recognizing the second annual Queenish Professional Women's Club Southwest Writers Showcase.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the second annual Queenish Professional Women's Club Southwest Writers Showcase.

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WHEREAS, The Queenish Professional Women's Club is presenting its second annual Southwest Writers Showcase on February 11, 2017, in Dallas; and WHEREAS, Founded in 2013, QPWC provides networking opportunities for area professional women through workshops, an annual career fair, and numerous organized discussions of pertinent topics; the group is also committed to promoting higher education through mentoring, test preparation classes, college tours, financial aid workshops, and a scholarship program; and WHEREAS, In recognition of Black History Month, the club is hosting the second Southwest Writers Showcase, which will bring together authors, poets, literary professionals, musicians, and spoken-word artists to highlight the vital contributions of black writers and to provide a forum for discussion of their work; and WHEREAS, The members of the Queenish Professional Women's Club are enriching the cultural landscape of Texas by showcasing the creative achievements of the African American community during this important occasion; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the organizers, participants, and attendees of the 2017 QPWC Southwest Writers Showcase and extend sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable event. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 8, 2017.