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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 848
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize National Image, Incorporated, on the occasion of its |
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Salute to Disabled American Veterans event taking place in San |
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Antonio on May 16, 2009, as part of its annual training |
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conference and exposition; and |
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WHEREAS, National Image, Incorporated, was founded in 1972 |
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to address the needs of the Hispanic community in federal |
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government employment; since then, the membership has expanded |
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the organization's objectives to include all employment, |
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education, and civil rights; and |
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WHEREAS, National Image has shown special concern for |
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disabled American veterans and the challenges they encounter, |
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including physical and mental health problems, difficulty in |
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obtaining employment, and family crises; and |
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WHEREAS, At its Salute to Disabled American Veterans, |
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National Image will be joined by representatives of the |
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Department of Veterans Affairs, the League of United Latin |
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American Citizens, the American GI Forum, and the San Antonio |
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Coalition of Veterans, who will address issues concerning |
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veterans and their dependents; and |
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WHEREAS, With its theme, "Helping US Keep the Promise to |
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Our Nation's Veterans," the Salute to Disabled Veterans will |
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offer informative workshops and discussions about ways to assist |
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veterans and the organizations that help them in learning more |
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about veterans benefits, educational opportunities, home |
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foreclosure prevention, treatment for post-traumatic stress |
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disorder, counseling services, and more; and |
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WHEREAS, National Image is truly engaged in a worthy |
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endeavor in behalf of our nation's veterans; 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 National Image, Incorporated, for |
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its efforts to honor and to help disabled veterans and extend to |
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them best wishes for a successful and productive event; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Van de Putte |
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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 May 5, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |