H.R. No. 575
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of the Texas chapters of 100 Black Men of
  America, Inc., are gathering at the State Capitol in Austin on April
  4, 2023, and their visit offers a fitting opportunity to celebrate
  the work being done by this outstanding organization; and
         WHEREAS, 100 Black Men of America was founded in New York City
  in 1963, when a group of visionary leaders in business, politics,
  and other fields came together to explore ways of improving the
  quality of life in the African American community; today, the
  organization numbers more than 110 chapters and over 10,000 members
  across the country and around the world; guided by the motto "What
  They See Is What They'll Be," these accomplished individuals are
  presently enhancing the educational and economic opportunities
  available to more than 125,000 minority youth; and
         WHEREAS, Based upon the four pillars of mentoring, education,
  health and wellness, and economic development, the organization's
  programs seek to address the emotional and cultural needs of
  African American children, to provide volunteer support to schools
  and educators, to advocate in behalf of equal access to education,
  to promote physical fitness and healthy eating habits, and to
  empower African American individuals and enterprises through
  training in financial literacy and networking; and
         WHEREAS, Contributing to the advancement of this vital
  mission are the members of 100 Black Men of America who are active
  in the organization's Texas chapters, which represent Austin,
  Greater Beaumont, Greater Dallas-Fort Worth, Metropolitan Houston,
  San Antonio, and West Texas; and
         WHEREAS, For six decades, the members of 100 Black Men of
  America have helped to set countless young people on the path to a
  brighter future, and they are indeed deserving of commendation for
  their myriad good works; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize April 4, 2023, as 100 Black Men of
  America, Inc., Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
  Texas members sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable
  stay in Austin; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
  for the Texas chapters as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Reynolds
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 575 was adopted by the House on March
  30, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House