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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The El Paso Community Foundation is leading the |
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drive to raise an additional $10 million for the planned children's |
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museum, and it is indeed appropriate to honor this noteworthy |
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organization for its enduring commitment to the city; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1977, the foundation was established as a |
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permanent endowment for the long-term benefit of the area, |
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including far West Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern |
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Chihuahua, Mexico; it promotes local philanthropy and serves as a |
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grant maker and convener, offering resources and expertise in |
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charitable giving to donors, nonprofit organizations, and members |
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of the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The foundation has donated nearly $165 million to |
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the community since its inception, and it has guided numerous major |
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initiatives; in 2006, it partnered with the City of El Paso to |
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restore the Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre, which has |
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received a national Preservation Award from the United States |
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Department of the Interior; the foundation produces the annual |
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Plaza Classic Film Festival, which attracts over 40,000 cinema |
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fans; and |
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WHEREAS, Working to ensure that teachers can obtain |
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much-needed school supplies, the foundation sponsors the Classroom |
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Fund; the organization's Border Art Residency allows artists to |
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focus on their work rather than living expenses, and it is |
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partnering with the City of El Paso in the development of Artspace |
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El Paso, which will offer affordable housing for artists, as well as |
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studio and gallery space; and |
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WHEREAS, El Paso voters approved over $19 million in bonds |
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for a children's museum in 2012, and by raising additional |
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financial support, the El Paso Community Foundation is helping to |
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bring this important project to fruition; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, the El Paso Community |
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Foundation has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life in |
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the region, and its philanthropic leadership sets a sterling |
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example for all; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the El Paso Community Foundation and |
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extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Márquez |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1886 was adopted by the House on May |
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7, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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