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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Mediators is holding its |
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Annual Conference in Dallas on February 22 and 23, 2013, and this |
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occasion provides a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to the vital |
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role that professional mediators play in resolving civil disputes; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mediators work to facilitate communication between |
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parties involved in a wide range of disagreements, with the goal of |
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reaching a fair and equitable settlement that fits the needs of all |
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participants; as mediation often serves as an alternative to |
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litigation, it can also be an effective way of reducing backlog in |
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the justice system; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1985, the Texas Association of |
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Mediators represents mediators from all professional backgrounds |
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and practice areas; in addition to promoting the use of mediation, |
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the organization sponsors training opportunities with renowned |
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leaders in the field; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Mediators, its membership, |
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and mediators across the state have helped to peacefully resolve |
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countless conflicts with creative and effective solutions, and in |
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so doing, they have greatly benefited their fellow citizens; 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 recognize February 22 and 23, 2013, as Texas |
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Association of Mediators Days in the State of Texas and extend to |
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all those attending the annual conference sincere best wishes for a |
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meaningful 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 association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |