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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 430
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of |
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Houston, Incorporated, on the special occasion of its 30th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in April of 1981, the Ivy Educational |
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and Charitable Foundation of Houston is a private nonprofit |
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organization that distributes funds for charitable, educational, |
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and scientific projects and provides direct and indirect |
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financial assistance to deserving high school graduates and |
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college students; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last 30 years, the Ivy Educational and |
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Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $300,000 in |
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scholarships for educational advancement and has made |
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substantial donations to worthy charities from the American Red |
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Cross to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored |
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People and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, The goal of the organization is to establish a |
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$100,000 permanent endowment fund, and it has made significant |
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progress because of the hard work and dedication of its members; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The foundation's 30th anniversary celebration |
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will be highlighted by a scholarship luncheon and fashion show |
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extravaganza on March 13, 2011, at the Hilton Americas in Houston |
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with the theme "30 Years of Empowering, Encouraging, and |
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Educating Youth"; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the members of the |
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Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, |
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Incorporated, on the organization's 30th anniversary and extend |
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to all best wishes for a successful scholarship luncheon and |
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fashion show; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the foundation to commemorate this special occasion. |
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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 March 2, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |