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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Mabank Area Good Samaritans celebrated its 25th |
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anniversary in October 2012; and |
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WHEREAS, MAGS began in 1987 as a joint effort by four Mabank |
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churches to supply food to families in need; the group partnered |
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with the East Texas Food Bank in Tyler, which provided guidelines |
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for collecting and distributing goods; and |
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WHEREAS, Since that time, MAGS has grown to include nearly a |
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dozen member churches, and its capacity to serve the needy has |
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greatly increased; in 2000, the group provided food for some 2,000 |
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people, and in 2011, that number rose to more than 6,600; a true |
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community endeavor, MAGS is supported by various local |
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organizations and individuals, in addition to its member churches; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, For a quarter-century, Mabank Area Good Samaritans |
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has made significant strides toward alleviating hunger and |
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addressing the needs of the most vulnerable, and in so doing, the |
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group has contributed to the betterment of Mabank and beyond; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of Mabank Area |
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Good Samaritans and extend sincere best wishes for continued |
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success to all those associated with the organization; 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 Mabank Area Good Samaritans as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |