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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 259
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WHEREAS, A delegation from the Western Area of The Links, |
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Incorporated, is visiting the State Capitol on February 25, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1946, The Links is a volunteer service |
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organization for professional women who are committed to |
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enriching the culture of African Americans and other persons of |
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African ancestry and improving their economic status; it has a |
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membership of 12,000 in 276 chapters across the country and in |
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the Commonwealth of the Bahamas; and |
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WHEREAS, The business and civic leaders, mentors, role |
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models, and activists of this nonprofit corporation volunteer |
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more than 500,000 hours annually in projects to strengthen their |
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communities and make a positive difference in the lives of |
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others; through the years, the group has received awards from |
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such organizations as the United Nations Association of New York |
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and the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, The Western Area of The Links includes 2,000 |
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members in 55 chapters; these dedicated women work in behalf of |
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children, families, and the disadvantaged and support the |
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University of California Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine |
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Program, the Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, historically |
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black colleges, and Habitat for Humanity; Bullying, |
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Trashtalking: It's No Joke, another of the important initiatives |
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of the Western Area, empowers youth with skills to address |
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offending behavior; and |
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WHEREAS, The dynamic members of The Links have |
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demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to their |
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communities and their nation, setting high standards of civic |
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engagement to which others may aspire; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2013, as The |
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Links, Incorporated, Day at the State Capitol and extend to |
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members of the Western Area of The Links, Incorporated, best |
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wishes for a memorable and meaningful visit to Austin. |
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________________________________ |
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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 25, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |