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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Some of the many obstacles overcome by Caren Bright |
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of Dallas inspired her to found Pamper Lake Highlands, an |
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organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational |
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poverty for women and children; and |
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WHEREAS, After a childhood beset with hardship, Ms. Bright |
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found herself in a situation of extreme poverty as a young adult; |
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however, with the help of her neighbors and friends, she was able to |
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earn her GED, take community college classes, and provide a |
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brighter future for her own children; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2014, Ms. Bright decided to support other mothers |
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facing financial difficulties by establishing Pamper Lake |
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Highlands; this notable nonprofit conducts annual diaper drives, |
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the most recent of which collected more than 72,000 diapers for |
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distribution to families in need; because Ms. Bright credits her |
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success to five key elements--education, counseling, parenting |
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classes, Bible study, and addiction recovery--her organization |
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offers a variety of courses in these areas; as long as the 80 women |
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currently served by the organization attend classes, they receive |
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free diapers for their children, as well as curriculum-based child |
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care; and |
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WHEREAS, Caren Bright serves as a remarkable example of |
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generosity, fortitude, and perseverance, and she is indeed |
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deserving of recognition for her outstanding contributions to the |
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Dallas community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Caren Bright for her support of |
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Dallas-area mothers and children through Pamper Lake Highlands and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her |
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important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Bright as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |