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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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welcome the members of the Parent Association for the Retarded of |
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Texas (PART), Inc., who are visiting the State Capitol today; and |
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WHEREAS, PART is an association of parents, guardians, |
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relatives, and friends of persons with mental retardation, and |
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these volunteers are dedicated to preserving, improving, and |
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expanding services to assure uniform standards of care and |
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treatment for the mentally retarded in the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, This truly humanitarian organization espouses |
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continued operation and improvements in the 13 state schools and |
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five state centers for the mentally retarded, in addition to |
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increasing understanding among the public of all issues affecting |
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persons with mental retardation through the gathering and |
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distribution of information; and |
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WHEREAS, By working with government agencies, PART strives to |
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improve the system of care in Texas while promoting research that |
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may potentially lead to the prevention of mental retardation in |
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many cases; and |
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WHEREAS, PART also supports the Volunteer Services Councils, |
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whose members have contributed countless hours and financial |
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assistance through the years as well as the devoted staffs of the |
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state schools and the state centers, acting as an advocate on their |
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behalf for increased wages, benefits, and recognition so that |
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qualified and dedicated workers will continue to be attracted to |
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employment in this field; and |
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WHEREAS, The efforts of PART to improve the quality of care |
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and services available to the mentally retarded in Texas are truly |
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commendable, and its members merit special commendation for |
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championing the needs and rights of citizens with mental |
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retardation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 27, 2007, as Parent Association |
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for the Retarded of Texas Day at the State Capitol and commend the |
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organization for its important work. |