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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For nearly a decade, Unidos Contra la Diabetes has |
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worked to reduce the incidence of diabetes and to promote better |
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care for prediabetic individuals in the Rio Grande Valley; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2014, a coalition of organizations came together |
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to address the high rate of type 2 diabetes within the region; |
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together, they are partnering with other organizations and |
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communities to magnify their collective impact on diabetes |
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prevention and to help connect vulnerable members of the community |
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with prediabetes care, diabetes prevention education, and other |
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resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Unidos Contra la Diabetes is committed to |
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integrating primary and behavioral health for people who are at |
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risk of developing diabetes, particularly those in low-income and |
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underserved populations; the nonprofit provides support not only to |
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high-risk individuals but also to their families and communities, |
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and its systems-oriented approach involves changing policies, |
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practices, and cultural norms to create a healthier community; and |
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WHEREAS, Unidos Contra la Diabetes is an outstanding example |
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of the good that can be accomplished when dedicated organizations |
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and individuals come together to advance an important cause, and it |
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is fitting to recognize the group for its outstanding efforts to |
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improve the health and quality of life of area residents; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Unidos Contra la Diabetes for furthering |
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the cause of diabetes prevention in the Rio Grande Valley and |
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commend all those who have devoted their time, talents, and |
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expertise to promote the organization's mission; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Unidos Contra la Diabetes as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Guerra |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1426 was adopted by the House on May |
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12, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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