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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Helping Hands for Housing of Richardson is providing |
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important services to area veterans and their families, and this |
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admirable group is truly deserving of special recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, On any given night, nearly 48,000 veterans can be |
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found living on the streets of the United States, and approximately |
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22 veterans take their own lives every day; in response to this |
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urgent problem, Helping Hands for Housing was founded in 2015 by Tom |
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Parris, who had long been involved in the residential real estate |
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industry; with a particular focus on aiding those who have served |
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since 9/11, this notable organization seeks to help homeless |
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veterans secure affordable housing; and |
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WHEREAS, In fulfilling its mission, Helping Hands tackles |
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homelessness using a variety of strategies, including building, |
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rehabilitating, and managing homes and rental units and organizing |
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programs to promote homeownership and financial literacy; this |
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outstanding nonprofit also helps veterans and other homeless |
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individuals to connect with job centers and to secure job training, |
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and the group works to increase access to counseling services for |
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former members of the armed forces and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to those |
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brave men and women who have risked their all in defense of this |
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nation, and since its inception, Helping Hands for Housing has made |
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a meaningful difference in the community by ensuring that local |
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veterans receive the support they so richly deserve; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Helping Hands for |
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Housing for its efforts in behalf of Texas veterans and extend to |
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Mr. Parris and all those associated with the organization sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Helping Hands for Housing as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Leach |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 297 was adopted by the House on August |
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15, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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