H.R. No. 324 is a resolution commending Candy Gibbs for her 30 years of dedicated service with Hope Choice Pregnancy Centers and Mentoring Programs in Amarillo, Texas. Established in 1987, Hope Choice provides vital support and mentorship to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Mrs. Gibbs joined the organization in 1995 as a receptionist and has since risen to the position of executive director, where she has significantly impacted the lives of thousands of women, helping them choose alternatives to abortion. Under her leadership, the organization has served over 200,000 clients and expanded to include five centers.
In addition to her administrative role, Mrs. Gibbs has developed and implemented several mentoring programs, authored two parenting books, and created a mentoring curriculum. She also established Rise Camp for students in the Panhandle in 2020. The resolution recognizes her instrumental contributions to the mission of Hope Choice and expresses the Texas House of Representatives' sincere best wishes for her future endeavors. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for Mrs. Gibbs as a token of high regard.