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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
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WHEREAS, The month of November provides a special time to |
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recognize philanthropic contributions that have made a positive |
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difference across the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Every day, nonprofit organizations, companies, |
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and individual volunteers share their time and resources to |
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support people in need, and their selfless efforts help to make |
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our communities better places to live; and |
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WHEREAS, One group that has played a vital role in |
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charitable work throughout our country and beyond is the |
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Association of Fundraising Professionals, which promotes ethical |
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and effective fundraising; and |
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WHEREAS, The Association of Fundraising Professionals |
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represents 30,000 members in the United States, Canada, and |
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Mexico, including 12 chapters in Texas, who aim to fulfill the |
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organization's mission by offering affiliates education, |
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training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy; and |
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WHEREAS, By fostering meaningful participation in a host |
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of charitable endeavors, the Association of Fundraising |
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Professionals has set an outstanding example of social |
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responsibility while helping to create a brighter future for |
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countless Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize November 2013 as Texas |
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Philanthropy Month and commend the members of the Association of |
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Fundraising Professionals for their efforts to benefit their |
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communities. |
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Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 29, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |