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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 628
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Glynn R. Birch, national president of Mothers Against |
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Drunk Drivers (MADD) and welcome him to the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The first male and minority president in the |
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25-year history of MADD, Mr. Birch has volunteered his time |
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and talent for more than 15 years to further the organization's |
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mission at the local, state, and national levels; and |
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WHEREAS, Following the tragedy of his son's death at the |
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hands of a habitual drunk driver, Mr. Birch began serving as a |
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volunteer speaker for the MADD Central Florida Chapter in Orlando; |
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his participation increased through the years, and he was elected |
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chapter president in 1999; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Birch was a featured speaker at the MADD |
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National Diversity Forum in 1999 and at several MADD national |
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conferences; he has served as a trainer for new victim advocates, |
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and he has represented MADD to numerous groups during his tenure |
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with the organization; he was named National President of MADD |
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in July of 2005, and he is truly deserving of appreciation and |
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admiration for his years of hard work and his exceptional |
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contributions to this most valuable organization; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend Glynn R. Birch for his efforts |
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to fight drunk driving and to help other victims and extend to |
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him a heartfelt welcome to Austin and the State Capitol; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Ellis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 2, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |