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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The A. Philip Randolph Institute is holding its |
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Texas state convention in Houston from March 30 to April 1, 2007, |
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and this year's theme is, "Be the change you want to see, The power |
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in me"; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded by labor organizers and civil rights |
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activists A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin in 1965, APRI |
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advocates for racial equality and economic justice in behalf of |
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African American workers; through its initiative, Black-Labor |
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Alliance, APRI works to build support for trade unions within black |
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communities and to communicate the needs and concerns of these |
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communities to labor groups; ably led by Clara Caldwell, the |
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institute boasts more than 150 chapters in 36 states; and |
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WHEREAS, The three-day state convention will feature panel |
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discussions, workshops, speeches and appearances by distinguished |
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guests, and entertainment by Fred Rusk and the Zydeco Hi-Steppers; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A testament to the lives of Mr. Randolph and Mr. |
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Rustin, APRI continues to fight for fair and equitable treatment in |
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the workplace and beyond, and its significant endeavors indeed |
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effect powerful change; 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 the A. Philip Randolph Institute on |
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the occasion of its Texas state convention and extend sincere best |
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wishes for a successful event to all those involved; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the A. Philip Randolph Institute as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |