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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 619
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Hispanic Alliance for its exceptional work on |
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behalf of underserved citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, The Hispanic Alliance is a nonprofit organization |
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that offers quality educational programs to empower low-income |
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individuals and help them realize their full potential; two |
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signature programs, Austin Soundwaves and the Emprendedor U, |
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have made a difference in the lives of many; and |
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WHEREAS, Austin Soundwaves is a collaborative program in |
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which the Hispanic Alliance and The University of Texas College |
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of Fine Arts unite to offer free music lessons to children from |
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third to 11th grade; the program provides instruction on 11 |
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instruments and offers music theory to more than 120 students at |
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two sites, both during and after school hours; and |
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WHEREAS, The Emprendedor U program brings Hispanic |
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business executives and entrepreneurs together to help aspiring |
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Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs realize their dreams of starting |
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and growing their own businesses; more than 500 individuals have |
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received first-hand mentorship and invaluable insights from |
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seminars offered through the program; and |
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WHEREAS, The Hispanic Alliance is dedicated to providing |
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expanded opportunities to underserved citizens as a means of |
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fostering their personal success and helping them to make |
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positive contributions to their communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend all who work to support the |
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beneficial programs of the Hispanic Alliance and extend best |
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wishes to them for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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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 April 23, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |