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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 711
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Samaritan Inn on the occasion of its 25th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The Samaritan Inn was established in 1984 by |
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community leaders determined to address the issue of |
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homelessness in Collin County; dedicated to the goal of helping |
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willing people regain their dignity and independence, this |
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exemplary organization has played an important role in enabling |
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thousands of people to overcome their setbacks and rejoin |
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mainstream society; and |
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WHEREAS, The Samaritan Inn offers individuals and families |
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a secure, clean place to live at no cost along with various |
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programs to help them get back on their feet; residents receive |
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individualized plans for their recovery which include support |
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groups, health services, and life skills classes; and |
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WHEREAS, The Samaritan Inn offers ongoing support to those |
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who have reestablished their own households to ensure their |
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continuing self-sufficiency; newer programs like Greater Goodies |
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and the Gateway Project offer opportunities for job skills |
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training and transitional living and demonstrate the enduring |
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ability of this outstanding program to make a difference in the |
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lives of the homeless of Collin County; 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 staff and board of directors of |
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the Samaritan Inn on their compassion and dedication to |
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addressing the problem of homelessness in Collin County and |
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extend to them best wishes for a memorable 25th anniversary |
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celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Samaritan Inn as an expression of high regard from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Shapiro |
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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 24, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |