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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 152
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WHEREAS, The Queenish Professional Women's Club is |
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presenting its second annual Southwest Writers Showcase on |
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February 11, 2017, in Dallas; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 2013, QPWC provides networking |
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opportunities for area professional women through workshops, an |
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annual career fair, and numerous organized discussions of |
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pertinent topics; the group is also committed to promoting higher |
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education through mentoring, test preparation classes, college |
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tours, financial aid workshops, and a scholarship program; and |
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WHEREAS, In recognition of Black History Month, the club is |
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hosting the second Southwest Writers Showcase, which will bring |
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together authors, poets, literary professionals, musicians, and |
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spoken-word artists to highlight the vital contributions of black |
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writers and to provide a forum for discussion of their work; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the Queenish Professional Women's |
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Club are enriching the cultural landscape of Texas by showcasing |
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the creative achievements of the African American community |
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during this important occasion; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the organizers, participants, |
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and attendees of the 2017 QPWC Southwest Writers Showcase and |
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extend sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable event. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 8, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |