Bill Text: TX HR1036 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending YWCA El Paso del Norte Region for its service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-18 - Reported enrolled [HR1036 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR1036-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1036 |
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WHEREAS, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region has ably responded to | ||
the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and provided | ||
outstanding service to the community; and | ||
WHEREAS, With the advent of full-time virtual learning and | ||
hybrid schedules at local schools, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region has | ||
stepped up to ensure that working parents had access to care for | ||
their school-age children; in addition to educational camps, the | ||
center has offered tutoring to assist students with distance | ||
learning assignments; following federal guidelines, the | ||
organization has implemented a wide range of health and safety | ||
protocols, such as taking temperature readings, reducing classroom | ||
ratios, requiring face masks, and increasing cleaning and | ||
sanitation; and | ||
WHEREAS, Founded in 1909, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region is a | ||
member of YWCA USA and works to eliminate racism, empower women, and | ||
promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all; the nonprofit | ||
organization offers a variety of services, including early learning | ||
academies, after-school programs, workforce development, community | ||
education, fitness classes, and housing for low-income seniors and | ||
survivors of domestic violence; and | ||
WHEREAS, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region has worked to ensure | ||
the continued well-being of area residents during a global health | ||
crisis, and its staff and volunteers are indeed deserving of | ||
recognition for their many contributions; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commend YWCA El Paso del Norte Region for its | ||
exemplary service to Texans during the COVID-19 pandemic and extend | ||
to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes | ||
for the future; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for YWCA El Paso del Norte Region as an expression of high | ||
regard by the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
Ordaz Perez | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1036 was adopted by the House on May | ||
14, 2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||