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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1030
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the honorees of the Harris County Democratic Party's |
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inaugural Living Legends Brunch, which is being held May 30, |
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2015; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding event will honor individuals who |
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have had a substantial impact on progressive politics in Houston, |
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Harris County, and our state; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's honorees are Clara Caldwell, a labor |
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activist and vice president of the A. Philip Randolph Institute; |
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Ray Hill, a longtime advocate for gay rights and prison reform; |
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Gertrude Barnstone, an artist, educator, and women's rights |
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advocate, and anti-segregationist pioneer; Frumencio Reyes, a |
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community leader and activist who was instrumental in bringing |
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single-member council districts to Houston; Carol Mims Galloway, |
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a committed education supporter who played an important role in |
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establishing single-member council districts; and Arthur |
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Schechter, who was appointed ambassador to the Bahamas by |
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President Bill Clinton and is a longtime supporter of Democratic |
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candidates and philanthropic organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, These distinguished men and women have had a |
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profound influence on local and regional politics through their |
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hard work and their commitment to progressive ideals; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the honorees of the Harris County |
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achievements and extend to them best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Garcia, Ellis, Whitmire |
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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 May 28, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |