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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dedicated philanthropists from across the state are |
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gathering in Austin on March 15, 2017, to commemorate Texas Charity |
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Advocates Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Devoted to the betterment of Texas charities, TCA |
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was established in 2005 with 20 charter members; the organization |
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has expanded significantly in the years since, providing a wide |
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array of services and meeting the needs of diverse populations and |
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communities throughout Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, A powerful voice for its member organizations, TCA |
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works to unite these groups under their shared mission to bring |
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vital aid to the citizens of Texas; TCA has also helped raise funds |
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through charitable bingo games and other efforts, and it continues |
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to raise awareness among the public about the positive impact of |
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charitable bingo, which is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of |
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Texans every year; and |
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WHEREAS, Charitable bingo games in Texas generate revenue for |
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over 1,000 organizations that provide important assistance to |
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veterans, seniors, children, and communities across the state; |
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these charities' services, which range from medical care, research, |
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and job training to volunteer emergency and fire protection and |
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animal rescue, address community needs that might otherwise go |
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unmet without their support; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Charity Advocates has demonstrated an |
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unwavering commitment to philanthropy, and in so doing, it has |
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benefited countless individuals in the Lone Star State; 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 hereby recognize March 15, 2017, as Texas Charity |
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Advocates Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those |
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associated with TCA sincere best wishes for continued success with |
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their commendable work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Texas Charity Advocates as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |