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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Barbara Adamson for her exceptional efforts through |
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the Care Van Program to help the children of Texas lead healthier |
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lives; and |
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WHEREAS, Barbara Adamson developed the Care Van Program in |
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1997; one of the most comprehensive and innovative immunization |
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outreach programs in the state, it has provided more than 858,000 |
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immunizations to 515,000 children since its inception; the |
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program is supported by the Caring For Children Foundation of |
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Texas and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Immunizing children is one of the most direct, |
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simple, and inexpensive ways to build healthier futures for |
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medically underserved families in Texas, yet one in four children |
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in the state go without the immunizations needed to lead a |
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healthy, happy life due to financial or logistical constraints; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Care Van Program, which uses a fleet of 10 |
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specialized vans, has served children in Austin, Houston, San |
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Antonio, El Paso, Abilene, San Angelo, Amarillo, Wichita Falls, |
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and the Dallas and Fort Worth area; and |
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WHEREAS, The Care Van Program is more than a job for its |
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founder and manager; for Barbara Adamson, it is a labor of love; a |
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compassionate and caring individual, she is a cancer survivor, a |
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community volunteer, and an exemplary role model; her dedication |
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and leadership have made a real difference in the lives and |
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futures of thousands of her fellow citizens, and she is most |
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deserving of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Barbara Adamson |
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for her commitment to protecting the health of children and her |
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success with the Care Van Program and extend to her best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Carona |
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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 June 14, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |