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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Pressley Ridge, an internationally recognized |
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leader in the care of troubled children, is observing the 175th |
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anniversary of its founding on April 17, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to its work in Texas, Pressley Ridge |
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offers outreach programs in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, |
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Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of |
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Columbia, as well as in Hungary, Portugal, and Ukraine; and |
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WHEREAS, This nonprofit organization provides an array of |
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services, including foster care, family-based shelter care, |
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adoption services, supervised independent and transitional living, |
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and therapeutic social groups; and |
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WHEREAS, Pressley Ridge's staff members and professional |
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foster parents are committed to the philosophy of Re-Education, a |
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treatment that focuses on the strengths of each child and family and |
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which encourages the development of trusting relationships with |
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caring, committed adults; and |
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WHEREAS, By teaching competence and creating an environment |
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in which change is possible, Pressley Ridge is making a difference |
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in the lives of individuals in need of guidance and a helping hand, |
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and this notable organization merits special recognition for its |
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continuing advocacy in support of troubled youths and their |
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families; 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 175th anniversary of Pressley |
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Ridge and commend the many individuals affiliated with the agency |
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for their efforts to care for and assist troubled children and their |
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families; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Pressley Ridge as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Patrick |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1456 was adopted by the House on April |
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27, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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