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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For nearly 130 years, United Way has raised funds to |
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support the work of relief agencies in local communities, and the |
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celebration of United Way Day at the State Capitol offers a welcome |
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opportunity to honor this organization for the critical role it |
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plays in bettering the lives of countless Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1887, United Way envisions a world |
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where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and where entire |
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communities thrive as a result; local affiliates build productive |
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relationships among philanthropists, the public sector, and |
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leaders in both the business and nonprofit communities to identify |
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and implement solutions based on the needs in their communities; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Texas is home to more than 70 United Way |
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organizations, which collectively raise some $250 million each |
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year; these affiliates are working on such community-driven |
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initiatives as removing barriers to school readiness for children |
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under the age of six, improving high school graduation rates and |
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college readiness, developing 2-1-1 information and referrals, and |
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helping individuals achieve financial stability; and |
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WHEREAS, By mobilizing thousands of volunteers, engaging |
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their compassion and energy in behalf of others, and collaborating |
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with groups that are committed to the achievement of similar goals, |
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United Way organizations are strengthening in myriad ways the |
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social fabric of their communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as United Way Day at the |
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State Capitol and commend all those associated with United Way for |
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their immeasurable contributions to the Lone Star State. |