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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Jack and Jill of America are visiting the |
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State Capitol on March 14, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1938, Marion Stubbs Thomas and a group of 20 |
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like-minded Philadelphia mothers established Jack and Jill of |
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America in an effort to encourage social and cultural relationships |
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among their children; the idea soon spread to other cities, and in |
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1946 the group held its first national meeting; and |
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WHEREAS, This worthwhile organization has since expanded to |
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include more than 230 chapters throughout the country; today, Jack |
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and Jill continues to provide constructive educational, cultural, |
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civic, recreational, and social activities and programs for youth; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The future of the Lone Star State and the strength of |
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our communities nationwide depend, in great measure, on the younger |
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generations, and Jack and Jill of America is making a positive and |
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lasting contribution to the education and quality of life of its |
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participants; 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 Jack and Jill of America and welcome |
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members of the organization to the State Capitol. |