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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The students of Lamar Elementary School in Midland |
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raised $1,000 to help those less fortunate, and their extraordinary |
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initiative, compassion, and goodwill are an inspiring example to us |
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all; and |
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WHEREAS, In October 2006, after storms damaged the building |
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of local nonprofit group Helping Hands, the children of Lamar |
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Elementary came together to assist the organization in buying gifts |
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for children in need; and |
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WHEREAS, Establishing a "Cents in a Sock" campaign, the |
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school encouraged each class to bring in as many coins as possible, |
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and soon their offering totaled 356 pounds of change; and |
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WHEREAS, The PTA congratulated the students on this |
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remarkable achievement with a pizza party, and the drive earned |
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Lamar Elementary recognition in USA Weekend magazine in its profile |
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of noteworthy volunteer projects undertaken for "Make a Difference |
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Day," the nation's largest day of service; and |
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WHEREAS, The strength of our communities depends on the |
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dedication of engaged citizens such as the students of Lamar |
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Elementary, who, at such a young age, have already made a |
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significant contribution to others; 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 the students of Lamar Elementary School |
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for their fund-raising efforts in behalf of children in need and |
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extend to these caring young Texans sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |