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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Texas Impact is celebrating the 50th anniversary of |
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its founding in 2023, and this occasion merits special recognition; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A faith-based organization, Texas Impact was |
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established in 1973 following the Sharpstown Scandal, which |
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galvanized Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, and other spiritual |
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leaders in Texas to focus their attention on state government; |
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since its inception, the organization has promoted the belief that |
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religious communities are called to minister to the whole person |
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and respond with compassion to the physical, emotional, and |
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spiritual needs of all people; in addition, the group recognizes |
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that such a ministry could not be performed adequately without |
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concern for social problems at the state level; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Impact has continued to build and mobilize an |
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interfaith network of denominational, congregational, and |
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individual members in counties across the state who advocate for |
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policies related to economic justice, human rights, climate issues, |
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and other social concerns; the organization has also risen to |
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national prominence, advising the White House and federal agencies |
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on matters of faith and policy, and it works with interfaith leaders |
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worldwide as an accredited observer to the Conference of the |
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Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate |
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Change; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Impact is training the next generation of |
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faith leaders through its work with Texas seminaries; it also |
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sponsors internship programs that have trained numerous high school |
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and college students, many of whom are now serving the people of |
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Texas and other states as policy advocates and implementers; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of the past five decades, Texas |
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Impact has remained a steadfast participant in state government, |
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inspiring countless Texans to contribute to the common good and |
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serve as a bridge between their fellow citizens and the legislative |
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process; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate Texas Impact on the occasion of its 50th |
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anniversary and extend to its board of directors, members, and |
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staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Texas Impact as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 100 was adopted by the House on |
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April 11, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 100 was adopted by the Senate on |
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April 12, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |