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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Five participants of The Class in The Parks, a |
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program of Arlington ISD, have helped to promote entrepreneurship |
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in their community; and |
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WHEREAS, Together with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, |
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high school students Seth Anglin, Clavel Gutierrez, Tracsean |
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Hamilton, Lindsey Kelley, and Amy Plange hosted Arlington |
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Entrepreneurship Day on February 24, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, More than 700 individuals attended the event at the |
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Arlington ISD Professional Development Center, which coincided |
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with the launch of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA, and aimed to raise |
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public awareness of the importance of free enterprise; and |
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WHEREAS, The dedicated young Texans of The Class in The Parks |
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also developed the "What's Your Big Idea" art and essay contest; |
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nearly 3,000 third through sixth graders submitted entries to this |
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competition designed to inspire participants to think creatively |
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about starting a new business, developing an innovation for an |
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existing company, or making a positive impact in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Seth Anglin, Clavel Gutierrez, Tracsean Hamilton, |
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Lindsey Kelley, and Amy Plange have demonstrated leadership skills |
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and resourcefulness that belie their years, and those qualities |
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will undoubtedly aid them as they face the myriad challenges and |
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opportunities of the future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Seth Anglin, Clavel Gutierrez, Tracsean |
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Hamilton, Lindsey Kelley, and Amy Plange for their work in hosting |
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the Arlington Entrepreneurship Day on February 24, 2007, and extend |
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to them sincere best wishes for continued success; 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 students as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Pierson |
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Patrick |
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Smith of Tarrant |
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Zedler |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1490 was adopted by the House on April |
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17, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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