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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Austin Area Life Affirming Coalition (AALAC) has |
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been formed to coordinate the life efforts for the Central Texas |
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area and beyond, and representatives of the organization are |
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visiting the State Capitol on March 10, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, AALAC realized the need for a Christian-based |
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coordination of efforts regarding health, education, resources, |
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and housing, and it has received vital support from churches of the |
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Central Texas area; through combined efforts, countless people are |
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being offered the help they desperately need; and |
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WHEREAS, Building on a strong foundation of religious faith, |
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AALAC is preparing generations of students for professional |
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success, lifelong learning, and meaningful service to others; the |
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coalition has stayed true to its mission while adapting to an |
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ever-changing world; and |
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WHEREAS, AALAC also provides services for students from other |
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countries and gives resources to other countries, and it urges its |
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clients to take an active role in community service; outreach |
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efforts have included serving universities, high schools, middle |
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schools, churches, hospitals, and battered women's shelters; and |
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WHEREAS, In association with more than 2,300 other |
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like-minded organizations across the country, AALAC is providing |
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important resources for its community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize members of the Austin Area Life |
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Affirming Coalition who are visiting the State Capitol on this day |
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and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; 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 group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |