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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Best Southwest Partnership are |
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visiting the State Capitol on April 10, 2013, providing a fitting |
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opportunity to recognize this notable organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Established 27 years ago by the Chambers of Commerce |
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of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster, since expanded |
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to also include the communities of Ferris, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, |
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Midlothian, Ovilla, Red Oak, and Wilmer, the Best Southwest |
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Partnership promotes enhanced economic development, high |
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educational attainment, legislative advocacy, and collaborative |
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marketing to benefit the area; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, this partnership has played a key |
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role in providing financial support for the Southern Dallas County |
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Educational Consortium, now the P16 Consortium, which has |
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reevaluated how education is delivered in the region and is |
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implementing a scholarship program for graduating seniors from |
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participating communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The outstanding cooperation demonstrated by |
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participants in the Best Southwest Partnership not only benefits |
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area businesses and education but also contributes to the vitality |
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of the communities served by the organization, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to honor this notable group; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 10, 2013, as Best Southwest |
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Partnership Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes |
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to the delegation for a memorable and meaningful visit to Austin. |