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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to pay |
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tribute to the citizens of West for the exceptional community |
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spirit and resolve they have shown in responding to the recent |
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disaster; and |
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WHEREAS, On April 17, 2013, the McLennan County community of |
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West was devastated by a massive explosion and fire at the West |
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Fertilizer Company; and |
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WHEREAS, West is a close-knit, historic community of some |
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2,800 residents; known as the Czech Heritage Capital of Texas and |
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famous for its kolaches, the town has for more than 130 years |
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demonstrated the confident, positive outlook that has allowed its |
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citizens to withstand this terrible tragedy with courage and |
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strength, and their extraordinary spirit of communal goodwill has |
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served as an inspiration to people everywhere; and |
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WHEREAS, Even before the last reverberations of the blast had |
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faded, the people of West were converging on the area to provide |
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assistance and comfort to their fellow citizens; those who had lost |
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everything they owned set aside their own needs to join the first |
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responders as they rushed toward the scene of the disaster; and |
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WHEREAS, People from around the world have offered |
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condolences and support to the citizens of West as they deal with |
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the aftermath of this tragedy; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of West have demonstrated true Texas |
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spirit as they have pulled together to offer one another support and |
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aid, and it is truly fitting that they be recognized for their |
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determination and fortitude in the face of unfathomable loss; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend the citizens of West on their courage and resilience |
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of spirit and extend to them sincere sympathy on their loss and |
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heartfelt wishes for recovery and healing after this tragic event; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared in honor |
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of the citizens of West and as an expression of admiration and |
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esteem from the Texas Legislature. |