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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texas-based BCFS is celebrating the 67th |
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anniversary of its founding in 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Due in large measure to the vision and compassion of |
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its leadership through the years, BCFS has become a global health |
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and human services organization that has changed the lives of |
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countless children, families, and communities facing disasters |
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around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, This same vision and commitment to service has led |
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BCFS to become a key partner with the State of Texas during times of |
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emergency, such as Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Dolly, Gustav, Ike, |
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and Alex, as well as in response to the H1N1 flu virus and the FLDS |
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incident in West Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Whether at home in Texas, in Haiti following the |
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2010 earthquake, or in Sri Lanka following the 2004 tsunami, the |
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emergency management and response expertise of BCFS has always |
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sprung into action whenever called on; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to responding to crises, the |
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organization serves adults with intellectual or developmental |
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disabilities at a campus where they can gain the skills necessary to |
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thrive as part of their community; moreover, BCFS provides comfort |
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to young victims of abuse or neglect, counseling for those who are |
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struggling with tragedy or trauma, medical treatment for the |
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impoverished, guidance for youth who lack families or support |
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networks as they transition into adulthood, and help for those |
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seeking to expand their family through the process of fostering or |
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adopting; and |
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WHEREAS, For nearly seven decades, BCFS has given vital |
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assistance and hope to society's most vulnerable, and the |
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organization continues to stand resolute in its commitment to |
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answer the call of Texans and those in need around the world; 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 commemorate the 67th anniversary of the founding |
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of BCFS and recognize the invaluable contributions the group has |
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made to citizens of the Lone Star State and beyond; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for BCFS as an expression of high regard by the Texas House |
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of Representatives. |