The resolution recognizes February 25, 2025, as Eva's Heroes Day at the State Capitol, honoring the nonprofit organization Eva's Heroes, which was founded in 2006 by actress Eva Longoria Baston and Christiane Perkins-Garcia. Based in San Antonio, the organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with special needs by fostering an inclusive environment through its core tenets of interaction, growth, learning, and love. Eva's Heroes serves over 1,900 teens and young adults in Bexar County annually, providing them with social and recreational opportunities that encourage active participation in the community.
Eva's Heroes offers a variety of activities, including bowling, yoga, photography, and outings to local events such as theater shows and San Antonio Spurs games. The organization also hosts dances and summer enrichment camps, along with monthly sessions for adults who have siblings with intellectual disabilities. Through nearly two decades of service, Eva's Heroes has significantly contributed to making San Antonio a more welcoming and accepting community, positively impacting the lives of many families. The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's high regard for the organization and its mission.