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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Each year during the month of March, citizens across |
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the nation recognize the American Red Cross and the essential role |
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it plays in our communities, and this tradition provides a welcome |
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occasion to honor the Parker County Branch of the Chisholm Trail |
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Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross for its contributions to |
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the local area; and |
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WHEREAS, The American Red Cross was designated in 1905 by the |
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United States Congress as the lead volunteer agency responsible for |
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national relief in times of peace, including assistance during |
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famine, fire, flood, and other calamities; by offering education, |
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lifesaving information, and first aid training, the organization |
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also helps citizens prevent, prepare for, and respond to |
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emergencies; and |
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WHEREAS, An independent charitable organization, the |
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American Red Cross is supported by the generosity of its donors; to |
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perform its vital work, the Red Cross relies on everyday heroes who |
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contribute in various ways, from coordinating blood drives to |
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offering their assistance in response to natural disasters and |
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other crises; and |
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WHEREAS, The Parker County Branch of the Chisholm Trail |
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Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross is headquartered in |
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Weatherford and covers an area of approximately 910 square miles |
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with a population of more than 116,000; in 2010, the Chisholm Trail |
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Regional Chapter responded to over 600 incidents in its 23 service |
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counties, including windstorms, tornadoes, and wildfires; the |
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chapter also provides family preparedness training and water safety |
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and lifeguard instruction, and it facilitates communications |
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between members of the military and their loved ones; and |
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WHEREAS, The American Red Cross touches millions of lives |
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each year, and with its mission to both prevent and relieve |
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suffering, the organization and its community branches are |
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deserving of the enduring respect and support of all Texans; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 2011 as American Red Cross Month |
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and honor the Parker County Branch of the Chisholm Trail Regional |
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Chapter of the American Red Cross for its beneficial work; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Parker County Branch as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |