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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to |
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recognize The Children's Shelter and Voices for Children of San |
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Antonio as they host the Remember 19 Vigil on February 19, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, This somber occasion pays tribute to the 19 |
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children who died in San Antonio last year as a result of abuse or |
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neglect; these innocents were between the ages of one month and |
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18 years old when their lives were tragically cut short; and |
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WHEREAS, As the community gathers to mourn their |
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collective loss, child care advocates are reminded of the grave |
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dangers that threaten children who live in compromised |
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households; and |
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WHEREAS, This poignant vigil also underscores the |
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ceaseless commitment of entities like The Children's Shelter and |
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Voices for Children of San Antonio; both groups strive to prevent |
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such incomprehensible deaths with educational and preventative |
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programs for at-risk adults and to simultaneously improve the |
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lives and futures of all children in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1901, The Children's Shelter has been a |
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sanctuary for the youngest and most vulnerable; each year, it |
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serves 3,000 children and families, and its offerings include |
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adoption and foster care services, residential treatment centers |
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for children, and rehabilitation programs for troubled parents; and |
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WHEREAS, Voices for Children of San Antonio emphasizes |
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advocacy, with a focus on shaping public policy and facilitating |
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collaboration in the effort to keep children safe and to enhance |
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their earliest childhood development; Voices for Children |
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connects more than 500 organizations in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, These two groups provide immeasurable support for |
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endangered and abused children and are deserving of the highest |
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accolades for their unending dedication; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend The Children's Shelter and |
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Voices for Children of San Antonio as they gather for the |
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Remember 19 Vigil; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of great esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte, Campbell, |
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Uresti, Zaffirini |
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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 February 13, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |