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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Del Valle Community Coalition has demonstrated a |
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steadfast commitment to supporting area residents during the |
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COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic crisis, as well as |
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in the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri; and |
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WHEREAS, The unprecedented circumstances of the past year |
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have placed immense burdens on our communities, including strains |
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on health care resources, loss of jobs, business closures, and |
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damage to homes, and the members of the Del Valle Community |
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Coalition have set an inspiring example of civic leadership by |
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continuing to serve others and working toward the greater good; in |
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so doing, they have been a source of guidance and relief to many |
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individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, A nonprofit charitable organization, the Del Valle |
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Community Coalition works to increase health care coverage, |
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advocate for environmental regulation, and find new strategies to |
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increase food access in underprivileged and underserved |
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communities; on August 29, 2020, the group partnered with the |
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Austin Latino Coalition to host a drive for personal protective |
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equipment to limit the spread of COVID-19; after Winter Storm Uri, |
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the coalition deployed food trucks to 13 locations to serve nearly |
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8,000 meals to residents in need and held eight events to distribute |
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more than 2,000 boxes of food and 4,000 cases of water; and |
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WHEREAS, Since then, the Del Valle Community Coalition has |
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organized many other important initiatives, including the |
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distribution of food, water, household supplies, and personal |
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protective equipment, as well as numerous COVID-19 vaccine |
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distribution events in east and southeast Travis County; and |
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WHEREAS, The tireless dedication of the Del Valle Community |
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Coalition has made a positive difference in the lives of countless |
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Texans during a time of crisis, and the organization is truly |
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deserving of special recognition for its efforts; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby honor the Del Valle Community Coalition for its outstanding |
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service to the community and extend to its members sincere best |
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wishes for continued success in their important work; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives and Senate. |