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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Austin Latino 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 members of the Austin Latino Coalition have set |
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an inspiring example of civic leadership by continuing to serve |
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others and working toward the greater good; in so doing, they have |
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been a source of guidance and relief to many individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 2013, the coalition unites the efforts of |
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Latino organizations and individuals to promote civic engagement |
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and self-determination; it has focused recent efforts on addressing |
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the pandemic's disproportionate impact on the Latino community, and |
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in the wake of Winter Storm Uri, its volunteers marked the 94th |
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anniversary of the birth of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez by |
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holding a day of action, distributing food, water, and personal |
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protective equipment to some 1,000 families; and |
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WHEREAS, Since then, the Austin Latino Coalition has |
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organized and supported many other important initiatives, |
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including the distribution of food, water, household supplies, and |
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personal protective equipment, as well as numerous COVID-19 vaccine |
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distribution events in east and southeast Travis County; in |
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addition, members have drawn attention to health care disparities |
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in the eastern crescent region of Austin, and through their |
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advocacy and work, they have helped increase vaccine access for |
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residents of underserved communities in the area, including those |
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who may lack Internet access or speak a primary language other than |
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English; and |
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WHEREAS, The tireless dedication of the Austin Latino |
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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 Austin Latino 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 coalition as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |