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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 563
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the El Paso del Norte region YWCA on the occasion of its |
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100th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The El Paso del Norte region YWCA was founded in |
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1909 with an employment bureau and lunchroom for working women |
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and expanded the following year to include a 52-bed residence for |
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young women; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, this exemplary organization |
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has made a difference in the lives of countless people; it |
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directed the only relief school in Texas during the Great |
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Depression, and it participated in the campaign against |
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discrimination when the national body established its Office of |
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Racial Justice in the 1960s; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, this respected organization continues its |
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quest for social justice in all its programs and services, |
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exemplifying the national YWCA's call to work for the empowerment |
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of women and the elimination of racism; and |
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WHEREAS, The El Paso del Norte region YWCA offers a diverse |
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scope of programs and services, including day care centers, |
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summer camps, racial justice seminars, programs that help |
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children deal with the effects of divorce, and credit counseling |
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services; this exceptional organization is truly deserving of |
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recognition for its many contributions to the El Paso community; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend the El Paso del Norte region YWCA on |
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its 100-year legacy of social justice efforts and success in |
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improving the lives of women and children and extend best wishes |
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for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this outstanding organization as an expression of high regard |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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Shapleigh |
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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 April 2, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |