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AUSTIN – “Let’s represent the fabric of Texas,” Representative Carl Sherman (D-Dallas) recently said when he invited six other members to assist him in creating what he has coined, “Diversity Under the Dome.”
Sherman is joined by Rep. Rhetta Bowers, Rep. John Bucy, III, Rep. Julie Johnson, Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos, Rep. John Rosenthal, and Rep. James Talarico on the committee.
Sherman said, “I was looking around the Capitol noticing the lack of diversity among staff, and I wanted to do something. We often preach diversity, but we do not practice it in our day-today close interactions.
“This goes back to the simple law of attraction, we cannot encourage diversity if our teams are not reflective of such.
“This committee is purposely comprised of members who understand the importance and value of having a staff that is inclusive of many different ethic and cultural backgrounds, and serve as models to encourage other offices to be more inclusive.
“If we want to continue to thrive, we have to be more inclusive at all levels,” Sherman said. Citing an observation made by fellow committee member, Rep. Talarico, Sherman noted when you have diversity and inclusiveness, the office comes up with better ideas and better deliverables.
Sherman further stated, “I believe legislatively, this translates to laws that are more considerate of all people and that our Capitol should look like the melting pot that our great state and nation represents.”
About District 109: Representative Sherman proudly represents the citizens of House District 109, which includes DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Lancaster, Wilmer, as well as parts of Ovilla, Ferris, Seagoville and Dallas. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee, House Corrections Committee and the House Administration Committee.
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