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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Challenge bicycle ride hosted by Project |
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Hero and sponsored by UnitedHealthcare is taking place from April 2 |
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through April 8, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, This noncompetitive, therapeutic bike tour is |
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designed for first responders and veterans who are recovering from |
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post-traumatic stress disorders and traumatic brain injuries, with |
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the participants riding together for 500 miles on traditional and |
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specially adapted bikes; and |
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WHEREAS, After gathering in San Antonio on Sunday, the 2017 |
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Texas Challenge riders depart on Monday for San Marcos; from there, |
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the route takes them through Georgetown, Fort Hood, Waco, and |
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College Station before finishing in Houston on April 8; along the |
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way, the cyclists will pass through other communities and visit |
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historic sites, civic centers, and local attractions, and members |
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of the public will have the opportunity to show support for the |
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riders; and |
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WHEREAS, The physical and mental effort required of the men |
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and women taking part in this event has proven to be of significant |
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therapeutic value; participants set goals for themselves and work |
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hard to attain them, while simultaneously motivating and |
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encouraging their fellow riders to persevere in all aspects of |
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their rehabilitation; and |
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WHEREAS, Our state and nation owe a profound debt of |
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gratitude to injured first responders and veterans, and the annual |
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Texas Challenge ride plays a vital role in providing these brave and |
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determined individuals with the support they so richly deserve; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2017 Project Hero and |
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UnitedHealthcare Texas Challenge bicycle ride and extend to its |
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participants sincere best wishes for seven days of camaraderie and |
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good fellowship; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Project Hero as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |