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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes pleasure in |
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welcoming a visiting delegation from Catholic Charities and salutes |
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the members of the organization for their many good works over the |
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years; and |
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WHEREAS, Present in more than 20 locations across Texas, |
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Catholic Charities extends to persons of all races, religions, and |
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socioeconomic backgrounds the healing power of faith, as well as |
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tangible assistance, with the goal of helping them reach |
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self-sufficiency; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the many programs and services provided by |
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Catholic Charities are adoption, basic personal-living needs, |
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counseling, disaster response, education and enrichment, housing, |
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food bank, health, refugee, immigration, and social support, and in |
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2006 alone the organization aided more than 400,000 individuals; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to its assistance programs, Catholic |
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Charities is a continuing advocate of social justice and seeks to |
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empower communities through action and education with the guiding |
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principle of ensuring basic human dignity for all; and |
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WHEREAS, Catholic Charities, in collaboration with health |
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and human services agencies, has offered many Texans the support |
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and direction they need to secure a brighter future, and the |
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organization's spiritual foundation enriches us all; and |
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WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized |
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Catholic Charities by authoring this resolution in its behalf |
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during the Regular Session of the 80th Texas Legislature; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby extend a warm welcome to the members of the |
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Catholic Charities delegation on the occasion of their visit to the |
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State Capitol and commend all those associated with the |
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organization for their ongoing efforts to make a positive |
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difference in the lives of others; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Catholic Charities as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |