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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The outstanding work Kiki Luna has performed as the |
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director of Safe Kids Val Verde County was recognized on June 15, |
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2011, when she was presented with the J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Child |
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Safety Award from the Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental |
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Disabilities; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Luna's leadership has contributed greatly to the |
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Safe Kids mission of preventing unintentional childhood injuries, |
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which are the leading cause of death and disability for children |
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between the ages of 1 and 14; headquartered at Val Verde Regional |
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Medical Center and affiliated with Safe Kids USA and Safe Kids |
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Worldwide, the local organization seeks to educate families on the |
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subject, to advocate for improved safety laws, and to provide |
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greater access to lifesaving devices such as bicycle helmets and |
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smoke alarms; and |
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WHEREAS, Collaborating with her staff and volunteers, |
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Ms. Luna has organized a range of beneficial programs, including |
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swim classes, child car seat checkups, and bicycle safety rodeos; |
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moreover, she has forged strong ties among law enforcement |
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agencies, business and health leaders, and youth organizations to |
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help achieve a unified community focus on this vital issue; and |
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WHEREAS, Kiki Luna's dedicated efforts are helping to ensure |
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the well-being of the young people of Val Verde County, and she is |
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indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Kiki Luna on |
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her receipt of the J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Child Safety Award from |
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the Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her |
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important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Luna as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |