TITLE: Commending Kymberlaine Banks for her service as the senior business engagement officer of Communities Foundation of Texas.

SUMMARY: Commending Kymberlaine Banks for her service as the senior business engagement officer of Communities Foundation of Texas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Kymberlaine Banks has made vital contributions to Communities Foundation of Texas through her work as senior business engagement officer; and WHEREAS, Since joining CFT in 2019, Ms. Banks has assisted ethical companies in developing and executing corporate social responsibility and environmental, social, and governance strategies; she also helps her clients to build relationships with like-minded businesses and organizations, and she serves as a steward for the CFT Business Engagement Network; and WHEREAS, Ms. Banks brings to her role a wealth of knowledge and experience from her 35 years in public relations, communications, and employee engagement, which includes her service as a founding partner at Diversity Crew, an equity, inclusion, and belonging consultancy firm; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to giving back, she chairs the City of Garland Community Multicultural Commission, is a member of the Arts Mission Oak Cliff board, and benefits The Arts Community Alliance as a grant panelist; she further shares her time with the Garland Overnight Warming Shelter and Austin Street Center, and she is a graduate of Leadership Garland; and WHEREAS, Kymberlaine Banks has played an important role in furthering the mission of Communities Foundation of Texas, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for her outstanding record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Kymberlaine Banks for her service as the senior business engagement officer of Communities Foundation of Texas and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Banks as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.