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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, National Pancake Day has become an important method |
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by which to raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children, and the |
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Shriners of North America and International House of Pancakes are |
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joining together to celebrate that special event on March 1, 2011; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Shriners of North America is an international |
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fraternity based on the Masonic principles of brotherly love, |
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relief, and truth; the organization supports Shriners Hospitals for |
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Children, a unique international health care system of hospitals |
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dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric |
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specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching |
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programs; the hospitals provide exceptional service at no charge to |
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children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, |
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and cleft lip and palate; and |
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WHEREAS, In support of the Shriners Hospitals for Children, |
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International House of Pancakes is offering guests a free short |
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stack of pancakes on March 1 and inviting diners to make a donation |
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to the hospitals; and |
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WHEREAS, An opportunity to help children by eating pancakes |
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is a win-win situation for all concerned, and it is fitting that the |
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Shriners of North America and International House of Pancakes be |
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recognized for their compassionate efforts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Shriners of North America and |
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International House of Pancakes for their commitment to helping the |
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most vulnerable among us and extend to all those involved sincere |
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best wishes for a successful National Pancake Day. |