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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 359
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WHEREAS, For more than a century, the American Red Cross |
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has been at the forefront of helping Americans prevent, prepare |
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for, and respond to disasters that affect our country, our |
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communities, and our neighborhoods; the nation depends on the Red |
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Cross in times of need and the Red Cross depends on the support of |
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the American people; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, during the month of March, the nation |
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formally recognizes the American Red Cross and its essential role |
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in our community; in this state, citizens honor the Red Cross's |
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contribution to making Texas a better place; this month presents |
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the opportunity to focus on the spirit of the volunteers, donors, |
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partners, and employees who support the Red Cross mission of |
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humanitarianism; and |
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WHEREAS, For years, the Red Cross in Texas has relied on |
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the everyday heroes who donate time, blood, or money--heroes who |
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help coordinate blood drives and provide assistance to those |
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affected by disasters like fires, tornados, and floods; these |
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heroes give of themselves to make things better for those around |
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them and those they have never met; and |
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WHEREAS, In the past year, the Red Cross chapters in Texas |
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responded to thousands of local emergencies, assisted hundreds |
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of military families, and trained tens of thousands of people in |
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lifesaving skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and |
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first aid; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Red Cross chapters and over 70,000 |
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volunteers and donors provide valuable tools and education to |
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individuals, families, workplaces, and schools; volunteers and |
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donors are the heart of the Red Cross, donating their time, |
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energy, and resources to selflessly serve those in need and |
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demonstrating the compassion and generosity for which Texans are |
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known; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March of 2009 as American Red Cross |
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Month in the State of Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of Red Cross Month. |
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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 March 4, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |