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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 770
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Hostelling International USA on the occasion of its |
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75th anniversary and to celebrate 100 years of the hostelling |
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movement; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1934 as American Youth Hostels, |
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Hostelling International USA is a nonprofit organization |
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dedicated to helping everyone, especially the young, gain a |
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greater understanding of the world and its people through |
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hostelling; and |
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WHEREAS, Hostelling International USA operates or licenses |
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70 hostels throughout the country, which hosted one million |
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visits in the last year alone; it is part of a network of 4,000 |
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hostels in 75 countries worldwide; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding organization offers a wide range |
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of educational programs for travelers through its hostels and |
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regional councils, focusing on responsible travel, cultural |
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awareness, environmental stewardship, and global citizenship; and |
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WHEREAS, To commemorate this auspicious occasion, the |
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Southern Region and the Bluebonnet Council of Hostelling |
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International USA are holding an anniversary celebration on May |
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30, 2009, at the Montrose Public Library in Houston; it is truly |
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fitting that the practice of hostelling be celebrated for its |
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many contributions to cooperation and understanding throughout |
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the world; 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 Hostelling International USA on its |
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exemplary efforts to advance understanding and cultural |
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awareness through the custom of hostelling and extend best wishes |
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for a memorable 75th 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 esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Ellis |
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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 29, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |