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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 497
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the nonprofit organization Mosaic for its outstanding |
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efforts on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and |
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to designate March, 2009, as National Intellectual and |
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Disability is a natural part of the human |
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experience and in no way diminishes the right of people with |
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disabilities to make choices, contribute to society, and pursue |
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their dreams; and |
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WHEREAS, Mosaic is a nonprofit social services |
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organization that provides services in a community environment |
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to persons with developmental disabilities; the services are |
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provided in a group home setting, in a foster or companion home |
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setting, or in the home of the individual; and |
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WHEREAS, With a vision of providing support and |
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encouraging community participation, this outstanding |
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organization seeks to become the leader in quality services, |
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advocacy, and worldwide partnerships with others who are |
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committed to the same mission; and |
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WHEREAS, Citizens with developmental disabilities have the |
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right to function independently and productively in our society, |
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and Mosaic plays an important role in ensuring that these |
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citizens have the tools they need to secure these rights; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby |
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commend the leadership and staff of Mosaic on their valuable |
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advocacy and support on behalf of people with developmental |
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disabilities and encourage all Texans to join in the observance |
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of March, 2009, as National Intellectual and Developmental |
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Disabilities Awareness Month in Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Mosaic as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 23, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |