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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 983
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Texas Appleseed, whose members are celebrating 10 |
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years of public interest work; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Appleseed is a stand-alone law center and a |
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major participant in a vibrant network of Appleseed Centers |
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operating in 17 states and Mexico City; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the organization's major accomplishments |
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are its programs ensuring access to justice and fair defense for |
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the indigent, helping immigrants and other groups gain access to |
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mainstream financial institutions, promoting diversity in law |
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schools and the legal profession, and protecting the rights of |
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those affected by natural disasters; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Appleseed has a talented staff led by |
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executive director Rebecca Lightsey and a national board that |
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represents more than four dozen major law firms and corporations; |
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the Texas center is one of the largest in the network and plays an |
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important role in collaborations with other centers; and |
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WHEREAS, Senior policy analyst Ann Baddour also serves as a |
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national coordinator of financial services, and legal director |
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Deborah Fowler went to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina to |
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train attorneys on issues related to defense of clients with |
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mental disorders; and |
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WHEREAS, Annette LoVoi cofounded and served as the |
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previous executive director for Texas Appleseed; she is |
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continuing to nurture the organization in her current role as |
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national field director advising Appleseed Centers across the |
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country; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Appleseed promotes equality and fairness |
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for all by assembling the talents of dedicated members of the |
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legal community and other professions who want to give back to |
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their communities by helping the poor, persons with mental |
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disabilities, and recent immigrants gain access to quality |
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education, economic security, and a fair justice system; 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 congratulate the members of Texas |
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Appleseed on the organization's 10th anniversary and extend to |
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all best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the organization as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Watson |
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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 May 8, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |