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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 380
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Hughen Center in Port Arthur on the occasion of its |
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75th anniversary, which is being celebrated March 18, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1936 as the Port Arthur Society |
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for Crippled Children, the Hughen Center has for 75 years sought |
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to remove the barriers to education, family life, adequate health |
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care, and other basic activities faced by children with |
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disabilities; it is named in honor of prominent Port Arthur |
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philanthropists and benefactors Thomas Hughen and his wife, |
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Juliet; and |
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WHEREAS, The early successes of the center played a major |
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role in the passage of the Texas State Education Act of 1945, |
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groundbreaking legislation that is widely recognized as the |
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founding of Texas' special education for handicapped children; and |
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WHEREAS, The Hughen Center has received national attention |
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for its outstanding work and has garnered support from such |
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legendary figures as Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, and Bum Phillips; |
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Mr. Hope appeared at numerous fund-raisers for the center, and |
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the Fraternal Order of Eagles Memorial Foundation established |
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the Bob and Dolores Hope Scholarship in his honor; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the Hughen Center provides a comprehensive |
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array of services and therapies, including skilled nursing care |
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and life skills training; it is truly deserving of recognition |
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for the profound difference it has made in the lives of countless |
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people with special needs; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Hughen Center on its legacy of |
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outstanding care and extend best wishes for a memorable 75th |
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anniversary celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the center as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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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 February 28, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |