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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Fraternal Congress, founded in 1900, |
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serves to unite statewide fraternal benefit societies, which number |
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more than 2,300 strong and represent more than 619,000 members; |
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during its weeklong observance of Texas Fraternal Week, being held |
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from May 14 through May 18, 2007, the TFC encourages members to make |
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a difference in their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Member societies of the TFC were founded on the |
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principles of mutual aid, fraternal service, and democratic |
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governance; fraternal benefit societies throughout Texas provide |
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their members with opportunities for leadership, education, |
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community service, social interaction, and spiritual growth; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition, these noteworthy organizations strive |
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to build strong relationships with public officials and to achieve |
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a deeper understanding of legislative processes in order to |
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effectively navigate the regulatory environment in which they |
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operate; and |
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WHEREAS, Fraternal benefit societies have long contributed |
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to the lives of many Texans and to the rich history of the Lone Star |
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State; 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 May 14-18, 2007, as Texas Fraternal |
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Week and extend sincere best wishes to all those associated with |
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fraternal benefit societies. |