Bill Text: TX HR273 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Libby Gonzales for her advocacy work in behalf of the transgender youth community in Texas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-26 - Reported enrolled [HR273 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR273-Introduced.html

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87S31551 CW-D
By: Bernal H.R. No. 273

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Libby Gonzales of Dallas has distinguished herself
through her exceptional work as an advocate for the transgender
youth community in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Since 2017, Libby and her parents, Frank and Rachel
Gonzales, have made numerous trips to the State Capitol to testify
at hearings before members of the Texas House of Representatives
and the Texas Senate; an effective communicator, Libby has offered
valuable and eloquent input on legislation concerning transgender
students such as herself, and her story has been shared by national
TV stations; Libby's parents advocate for treating all transgender
children--at home, in school, and in their community--with
equality, acceptance, and respect; and
WHEREAS, By courageously speaking out on urgent legislative
issues, Libby Gonzales has helped ensure that the voices of
transgender students will not be silenced, and she is a source of
inspiration to numerous people in the Lone Star State and beyond;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Libby Gonzales 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 Libby Gonzales as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.