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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For more than 125 years, the United Way system has |
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been raising funds to share with local relief agencies in a |
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cooperative effort to improve the well-being of community |
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residents, and the 2015 anniversary of the founding of this |
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organization provides a welcome opportunity to honor its |
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achievements; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1887, United Way has partnered with businesses |
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around the country to increase public awareness and to assist with a |
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host of pressing community needs, including education, income, |
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health, 2-1-1 information and referral, and other topics; and |
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WHEREAS, United Way annually mobilizes thousands of |
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volunteers, and its offices have collectively reinvested hundreds |
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of millions of dollars in charitable donations back into the local |
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communities they serve; and |
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WHEREAS, Home to 88 United Way affiliates, the Lone Star |
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State has greatly benefited from the spirit of charity and |
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volunteerism demonstrated by those involved with the operation; and |
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WHEREAS, United Ways are helping to strengthen communities |
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across the state and the nation, and it is indeed a pleasure to join |
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in honoring the significant contributions the organization has made |
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to the greater good; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 18, 2015, as United Way Day |
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at the State Capitol and express sincere appreciation to the United |
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Way staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters for their important |
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work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the United Ways of Texas as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |