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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Kenneth Winn of Dallas has set an inspiring example |
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of community engagement through his efforts to preserve the beauty |
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of the city; and |
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WHEREAS, A retired electrician, Mr. Winn has ventured out |
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into his Pleasant Grove neighborhood in Southeast Dallas almost |
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every day for more than a decade, collecting litter from the |
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streets, removing unpermitted signs from public places, and |
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maintaining dozens of trash barrels, which he has distributed |
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throughout the area to encourage proper waste disposal; he has |
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twice been recognized for his work by being named a finalist for a |
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Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Award; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan also serves with his |
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neighborhood crime watch program and the Dallas Police Department |
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Volunteer in Patrol initiative, and he makes deliveries for Meals |
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on Wheels; in all, he volunteers an estimated 250 hours each month; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Kenneth Winn has demonstrated a deeply rooted |
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commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of his neighborhood, and |
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it is a privilege to pay tribute to him for his outstanding |
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contributions in behalf of his fellow residents; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Kenneth Winn for his community |
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beautification efforts and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Winn as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |