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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 693
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Randell Keith Resneder, founder and executive director |
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of Disability Awareness Programs of Texas, on the occasion of |
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Disability Awareness Week, which is being observed April 10 |
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through 16, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, The work of Disability Awareness Programs of |
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Texas has its origin in the work Mr. Resneder began when he was a |
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high school student in California in 1988; a newly transplanted |
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Texan with cerebral palsy, he proposed an awareness week to the |
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school's student body; his proposal was accepted, and the first |
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disability awareness week was held in May of 1989; and |
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WHEREAS, Disability Awareness Programs of Texas continues |
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to grow as a nonprofit organization and assists other individuals |
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and groups with referral services; its mission is to advance the |
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understanding of people with different abilities by establishing |
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partnerships with other agencies and acting as an educational |
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resource to the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Disability Awareness Week is observed by the |
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organization each year in spring with a number of activities, |
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including disability simulations, obstacle courses, resources |
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for parents, curriculum for schools, and special activities for |
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children with disabilities; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Resneder earned a bachelor of science degree |
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from the University of North Texas and a master of education |
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degree in instructional technology from Texas Tech University; |
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he has served as a backup pastor, a university instructor, and a |
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computer consultant and webmaster; in all his activities, he has |
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truly fostered awareness of the abilities of persons with |
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disabilities; 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 Randell Keith Resneder for his |
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dedication and commitment to helping others and extend to him |
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best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Duncan |
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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 April 5, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |