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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 1990, Dallas Area |
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Interfaith has become an effective force for promoting common |
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values and democratic traditions and has made a positive difference |
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in the lives of countless Texas residents; and |
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WHEREAS, A multiethnic, multi-issue group of diverse civic |
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institutions, DAI works to give ordinary citizens a structure |
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through which they can negotiate effectively with the government |
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and private institutions that affect their lives; the group's |
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primary focuses include fair immigration policies, an improved |
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educational system, public safety, affordable health care, and |
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support for developing a strong and vital southern sector of |
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Dallas; and |
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WHEREAS, DAI has achieved an impressive record of success |
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through the years; its efforts played a major role in an estimated |
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15,200 children in North Texas becoming eligible for CHIP in 2007, |
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DISD's adoption of after-school programs, a boost in affordable |
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homes in South Dallas, parent-led school improvements, prevention |
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of a major sales tax increase, and a provision for 400 additional |
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police officers in the City of Dallas budget; in addition, the group |
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helped organize the 2006 Mega March in support of comprehensive |
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immigration reform; and |
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WHEREAS, Helping to identify social and economic inequities, |
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develop leaders to articulate the need for change, and create |
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coalitions and strategies to benefit all people, Dallas Area |
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Interfaith works to preserve essential rights and correct |
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injustices that impede access to the American dream; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Dallas Area Interfaith for its commendable |
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goals and achievements in behalf of all Texans and extend to those |
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associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dallas Area Interfaith as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Kent |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1790 was adopted by the House on May |
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11, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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