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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Texas Fraternal Congress, founded in 1900, |
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serves to unite statewide fraternal benefit societies, which number |
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more than 2,300 strong and represent more than 619,000 members; |
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during its weeklong observance of Texas Fraternal Week, being held |
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from April 12 through April 18, 2009, the Texas Fraternal Congress |
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encourages members to make a difference in their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Member societies of the Texas Fraternal Congress |
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were founded on the principles of mutual aid, fraternal service, |
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and democratic governance; fraternal benefit societies throughout |
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Texas provide their members with opportunities for leadership, |
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education, community service, social interaction, and spiritual |
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growth; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition, these noteworthy organizations strive |
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to build strong relationships with public officials and to achieve |
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a deeper understanding of legislative processes in order to |
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effectively navigate the regulatory environment in which they |
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operate; and |
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WHEREAS, Fraternal benefit societies have long contributed |
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to the lives of many Texans and to the rich history of the Lone Star |
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State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby recognize April 12 through 18, 2009, as Texas Fraternal Week |
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and extend sincere best wishes to all those associated with |
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fraternal benefit societies; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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Texas Fraternal Congress as an expression of esteem from the Texas |
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Legislature. |