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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 51st Biennial National Convention of the Chinese |
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American Citizens Alliance is taking place in Houston from July 27 |
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through July 30, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Originally formed in San Francisco in 1895 as the |
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Native Sons of the Golden State, the organization was renamed the |
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Chinese American Citizens Alliance 20 years later; since its |
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inception, the alliance has fought discrimination against and |
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disenfranchisement of Chinese Americans, while also hosting |
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activities to support the community, such as socials, tournaments, |
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and other gatherings; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized into lodges in cities around the country, |
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the alliance offers programs and services to seniors and the needy |
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and fosters the educational and personal development of young |
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people through scholarships, essay and art contests, and sports |
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teams; and |
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WHEREAS, The 2011 convention, with the theme "Our Commitment: |
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Our Future, Our Legacy," is being hosted by the Houston Lodge of the |
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alliance, which is ably led by local chair and president Dorothy |
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Chow; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance |
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are carrying on the important work begun by their organization's |
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founders more than a century ago, and their steadfast commitment to |
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charity, patriotism, legal rights, equal opportunity, and the |
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general welfare is indeed worthy of commendation; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 51st Biennial National |
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Convention of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance and extend to |
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all those gathered in Houston sincere best wishes for a meaningful |
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and memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Chinese American Citizens Alliance as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |