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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the |
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Relief Nursery of Collin County is hosting a fund-raiser on April |
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25, 2009, to promote its outreach programs and raise awareness |
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about this critical issue; and |
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WHEREAS, The event, Ride for Relief Nursery, is a 45-mile |
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motorcycle ride through western Collin County, and its proceeds are |
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helping sustain the services provided by the Relief Nursery; this |
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nonprofit child abuse prevention agency is supported by the |
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Prevention and Early Intervention Division of the Texas Department |
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of Family and Protective Services, and it is modeled after a |
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successful program in Oregon; the organization seeks to prevent the |
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cycle of child abuse and neglect through early intervention that |
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focuses on strengthening parents and children and on preserving |
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families; and |
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WHEREAS, Relief Nursery has built a strong partnership with |
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the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center and CITY House, and |
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together, these groups have created a vital safety net for local |
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residents; while the Advocacy Center and CITY House become involved |
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after child abuse or neglect has occurred, Relief Nursery |
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identifies families that are at risk for abuse or neglect and steps |
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in to offer such services as therapeutic early childhood |
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classrooms, parent education classes, and home visits, in an effort |
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to protect the welfare of the children; and |
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WHEREAS, With its unwavering commitment to children and |
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families, the Relief Nursery of Collin County has made a positive |
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difference in the lives of many, and the significance of its work |
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resonates in the Lone Star State and beyond; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2009 Ride for Relief Nursery of |
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Collin County and extend to all participants best wishes for a |
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successful event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Relief Nursery of Collin County as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Paxton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1399 was adopted by the House on April |
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27, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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