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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 581
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Parent Association for the Retarded of Texas, |
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Incorporated, on the occasion of PART Day at the State Capitol, |
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which is being celebrated April 3, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, PART is an organization of volunteers who are |
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dedicated to preserving, improving, and expanding services for |
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persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our |
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state; the association promotes quality services for state |
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center residents and residents in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The dedicated members of PART present the parents' |
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viewpoint to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability |
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Services, the state legislature, the United States Congress, and |
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the general public; and |
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WHEREAS, This association is well known for the support it |
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offers to state supported living center employees and its |
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advocacy for new programs designed to meet the unique needs of |
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persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and |
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WHEREAS, Association members have been prominently |
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involved in the development of programs for persons with |
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intellectual and developmental disabilities since the 1950s, and |
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they have fought vigorously for improved state supported living |
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centers, special education, and community mental health and |
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mental retardation centers; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the association continues to protect |
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persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in |
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Texas and resolutely holds caregivers responsible for upholding |
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standards of quality care; the organization also addresses such |
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issues as fiscal accountability and special population needs; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The services provided by PART have been vital to |
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the welfare of countless Texans, and members of the association |
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are truly worthy of legislative recognition for their |
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exceptional efforts and outstanding accomplishments; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby designate April 3, 2013, as PART Day at the |
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State Capitol in recognition of this association's valuable |
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contributions to the people of Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Duncan |
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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 April 3, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |