LR71 LR71
2021 2021
ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 71
Introduced by McKinney, 11.
WHEREAS, Tiffany Gamble founded the Emerging Ladies Academy in 2017 with the purpose of empowering Black girls in technology; and WHEREAS, the Emerging Ladies Academy is dedicated to providing technology education, mentorship, and a safe space for Black girls to develop a bright future as skilled workers and leaders in science, technology, engineering,
arts, and math; and WHEREAS, in addition to community-based workshops, after school programming is offered by Emerging Ladies Academy in five Omaha middle schools;
and WHEREAS, the Emerging Ladies Academy has already served, educated, and inspired over one hundred girls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, FIRST SESSION:
1. That the Legislature recognizes the Emerging Ladies Academy for its work in inspiring Black girls in the Omaha community.
2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Tiffany Gamble on behalf of
the Emerging Ladies Academy.
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