Bill Text: TX HR285 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Kimberly Shappley for her advocacy in behalf of the transgender youth community in Texas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-26 - Reported enrolled [HR285 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR285-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 285 |
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WHEREAS, Kimberly Shappley of Austin has distinguished | ||
herself through her exceptional work as an advocate for the | ||
transgender youth community in Texas; and | ||
WHEREAS, The proud mother of a transgender daughter, Kai, | ||
Ms. Shappley began her activism around the time that Kai entered | ||
kindergarten; the family then resided in Pearland, and Ms. Shappley | ||
spoke at school board meetings about anti-trans policies that | ||
frequently reduced Kai to tears; in 2017, she and Kai testified in a | ||
Texas Senate committee hearing against the so-called bathroom bill | ||
that would have prevented transgender people from accessing | ||
restrooms and locker rooms that matched their gender identity; | ||
mother and daughter also shared their story in an | ||
Emmy-Award-winning documentary; and | ||
WHEREAS, In order to provide a more nurturing and affirming | ||
school environment for Kai, Ms. Shappley moved the family to Austin | ||
in 2018, and she has continued to fight for the rights of | ||
transgender youth; in 2021, Kimberly and Kai received further | ||
attention when Kai delivered powerful testimony before the Senate | ||
Committee on State Affairs in opposition to three | ||
transgender-related bills; video of her appearance went viral on | ||
social media, raising awareness across the country of proposed | ||
legislation targeting the trans community and their families; and | ||
WHEREAS, By courageously speaking out in behalf of | ||
transgender children and serving as a stalwart ally, Kimberly | ||
Shappley has set an inspiring example for other parents and helped | ||
the public gain a greater understanding of issues that affect | ||
transgender youth and their families; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Kimberly Shappley | ||
for her advocacy in behalf of the transgender youth community in | ||
Texas and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in | ||
her important work; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Ms. Shappley as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives. | ||
Zwiener | ||
A. Johnson of Harris | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 285 was adopted by the House on | ||
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||