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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since its inception in 2003, Impact Austin has made |
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invaluable contributions to the community it serves, and its |
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members merit special recognition for their outstanding service; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This nonprofit organization is composed of 416 |
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women who are dedicated to upholding the organization's mission of |
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making a difference in the Austin area through high-impact and |
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lifelong giving; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the members of Impact Austin fund grants |
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that are then awarded to selected programs and projects of benefit |
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to the community; as of 2006, these exceptional Texans have raised |
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more than $650,000, which has gone on to assist Austin Travis County |
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Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, LifeWorks, The Children's |
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Wellness Center, EmanciPet, Inc., Communities In Schools, and |
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Literacy Austin; they plan on donating more than $400,000 for their |
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2007 grants, bringing their total amount of money given to over $1 |
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million; and |
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WHEREAS, All those associated with Impact Austin have |
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exemplified a praiseworthy commitment to bettering the quality of |
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life for their neighbors, and their inspiring efforts are indeed |
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worthy of special commendation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the members of Impact Austin for their |
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important work in behalf of their community and extend to them best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Impact Austin as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |