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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The year 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of the |
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Assistance League of Austin, and it is a pleasure to recognize this |
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outstanding organization on three decades of meaningful service to |
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its community; and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered in 1977 as the 60th chapter of the |
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National Assistance League, the Assistance League of Austin is |
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devoted to improving the quality of life of children and adults in |
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schools, hospitals, and senior citizen facilities by addressing |
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their basic needs; and |
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WHEREAS, In fulfilling their mission, the members of this |
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notable organization, now numbering more than 375 volunteers, have |
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logged an estimated 600,000 hours of community service; their |
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efforts have resulted in a host of beneficial projects, including a |
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thrift house, Operation School Bell, which has provided clothing |
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for more than 38,000 children, and the Children's Hospital Toy |
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Cart, which has served nearly 200,000 children; in addition, the |
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Assistance League of Austin has implemented a busing program for |
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seniors, distributed scholarships along with Austin Community |
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College, created the Assault Survivor Kit project for victims of |
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assault and rape, and supplied over 100 teenagers leaving foster |
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care with items needed for independent living; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy group has frequently been |
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recognized for its important work, and some of its recent accolades |
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include the 2006 Community Advocate Award from the Greater Austin |
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Chamber of Commerce and the designation of Outstanding |
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Philanthropic Organization of 2007 by the Association of |
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Fundraising Professionals; and |
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WHEREAS, For 30 years, the members of the Assistance League |
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of Austin have exemplified the highest ideals of community service, |
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and in so doing they have succeeded in making their community a |
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better place in which to live, work, and raise a family; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate the Assistance League of Austin on its 30th |
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anniversary and commend the members of the organization for their |
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contributions to the Austin community; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Assistance League of Austin as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |
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Naishtat |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 110 was adopted by the House on |
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March 8, 2007, 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. 110 was adopted by the Senate on |
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April 4, 2007, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |