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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Prince Complex, Incorporated, in Houston is |
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recognizing five outstanding honorees at its 2007 Gala, "A Knockout |
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Affair," on March 1, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1998, the nonprofit |
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organization has offered athletic, recreational, and academic |
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programs to thousands of disadvantaged youths in Houston, and this |
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annual fund-raiser seeks to heighten awareness of this important |
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facility and the services it provides in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Debbie and Rudy Festari are two of the individuals |
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being honored at the 2007 gala; for more than 15 years, Mr. Festari, |
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a native of Italy, and his Texas-born wife have owned and operated |
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Festari for Men, a successful men's clothing store in Houston's |
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Galleria area; and |
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WHEREAS, This dynamic couple, who recently celebrated their |
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25th wedding anniversary, have given back to the community by |
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sponsoring an annual fashion gala, "A Night in Italy," which has |
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raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy charitable |
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organizations and programs over the past nine years; and |
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WHEREAS, The 2007 honorees have demonstrated an unwavering |
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dedication to excellence in their respective fields of expertise |
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while maintaining a steadfast commitment to helping others, and the |
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receipt of this award brings well-deserved recognition to their |
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many contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Debbie and Rudy Festari on being |
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named honorees of the Prince Complex, Incorporated, 2007 Gala and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in all |
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their endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Festari as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |