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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since 2012, the Texas chapter of IGNITE has worked |
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to empower young women to become the next generation of civic and |
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political leaders; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded by Dr. Anne Moses with the mission of |
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achieving gender parity in politics, IGNITE is dedicated to |
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providing training that helps women across the country understand |
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the important role of political leadership in effecting change, |
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think critically about policy, and acquire skills relevant to |
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positions in public service; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in Texas through a grant from the Boone |
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Family Foundation, IGNITE has trained more than 3,000 young women |
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at nearly 40 high schools, colleges, and universities in the State |
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of Texas, and it has also registered more than 2,000 voters in the |
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past five years; and |
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WHEREAS, IGNITE's continuing efforts to promote positive |
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civic and political engagement are supported by more than $1.5 |
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million in funding it has received from a host of caring donors, |
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which in addition to the Boone Family Foundation include the Harold |
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Simmons Foundation, the Joan Hohlt and Roger Wich Foundation, the |
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Embrey Family Foundation, the Simmons Foundation, AT&T, the |
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Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Association of |
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Business, KIPP, Uplift, and several school districts in the Dallas, |
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Fort Worth, and Houston areas; and |
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WHEREAS, By fostering in its participants the confidence and |
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skills to pursue careers in public service, IGNITE is furthering |
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the advancement of Texas women in civic and political life, and in |
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so doing, it is investing in the future of our communities, our |
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state, and our nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor IGNITE for encouraging young women to |
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aspire to positions of political leadership and extend to the group |
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sincere best wishes for continued success in its important work; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |