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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Sun City Hunting and Fishing Club donated $5,500 |
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raised through its annual silent auction to five deserving local |
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organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, A group that encourages outdoor sporting activities |
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among individuals of all skill levels, the Sun City Hunting and |
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Fishing Club also plays a positive role in the community through its |
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charitable efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Proceeds from the club's 2012 fund-raiser are |
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benefiting the Texas Brigades organization, which involves youth in |
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conservation initiatives, Honor Flight, which assists veterans in |
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visiting the World War II National Memorial in Washington, D.C., |
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the Ride On Center for Kids, which provides equine therapy for |
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children and adults with physical and cognitive challenges, the Boy |
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Scouts Capitol Area Council, and the Girl Scouts of the United |
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States; and |
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WHEREAS, The silent auction is held in conjunction with the |
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club's popular fish fry and also helps finance several other |
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endeavors, including the Georgetown Junior University Project, |
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which teaches children how to fish, and cooperative work with the |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve the fishing habitat of Lake |
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Georgetown; moreover, the club sponsors Wounded Warrior |
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Appreciation events and stocks the Berry Creek Pond with fish, and |
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it is contributing to the creation of a new two-acre lake in Sun |
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City; and |
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WHEREAS, By supporting a range of worthwhile causes, the Sun |
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City Hunting and Fishing Club is enriching the civic life of Central |
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Texas, and its members are to be commended for their commitment and |
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generosity; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Sun City Hunting and Fishing Club for |
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its contributions to the community and extend to its members |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Farney |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1630 was adopted by the House on May |
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1, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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