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This resolution recognizes May 2, 2025, as Urban League Advocates Day at the State Capitol, honoring the Houston Area Urban League and the Austin Area Urban League. The resolution provides context about the National Urban League, a community-based organization founded in 1910 dedicated to empowering African Americans socially and economically, which now has 92 local affiliates across the United States. It highlights the specific work of the Houston Area Urban League (established in 1968) and the Austin Area Urban League (established in 1977), both of which focus on improving the quality of life for underserved communities through programs in education, workforce development, housing, social justice, and health and wellness. The resolution commends these organizations for their enduring commitment to civil rights and economic progress, and formally recognizes their positive impact on Texan communities. Additionally, the resolution calls for official copies of the resolution to be prepared for both Urban League chapters as an expression of respect from the Texas House of Representatives.

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