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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Dove Springs Proud have demonstrated |
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an admirable commitment to civic engagement; and |
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WHEREAS, Formed in October 2013 by Ricardo Zavala, Dove |
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Springs Proud serves the more than 3,000 Austinites living in the |
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Dove Springs area; the group is dedicated to the betterment of the |
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neighborhood, with projects ranging from a youth summit and a voter |
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registration drive to endorsement forums for political candidates; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization strives to highlight |
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the contributions of local residents, and its 950 members work |
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tirelessly to encourage participation in civic life and to ensure |
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that the voices of all stakeholders are heard; moreover, they |
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promote the involvement of area youth, including the Widén |
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Elementary School Wildcats, in such issues as health care, criminal |
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justice, and education; and |
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WHEREAS, The vitality of a community depends in large measure |
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on the vision and dedication of concerned citizens, and through |
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their endeavors, the members of Dove Springs Proud are making a |
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positive difference in their neighborhood; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commend the members of Dove Springs Proud for their |
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contributions and extend to all those associated with the |
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organization 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 Dove Springs Proud as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas Senate. |