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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 134
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Project Vida on the occasion of its 25th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Project Vida was founded in 1991 in the Chamizal |
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neighborhood of south-central El Paso to support the community's |
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needs and to help its residents improve their lives; it was |
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initiated with contributions from the Presbyterian Church |
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(U.S.A.) and Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and it continues |
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its work today with financial support from these sustaining |
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partners, as well as from a wide range of other public and private |
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entities; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization has expanded its mission's scope |
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to include neighborhoods throughout the El Paso region, along |
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with communities in Hudspeth County and area colonias; and |
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WHEREAS, The many programs and services offered by the |
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organization are administered by the Project Vida Health Center, |
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which operates a network of 13 clinics, the Wellness and Health |
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Education Division, the P. V. Community Development Corporation, |
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the Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program, and the |
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Education Department; and |
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WHEREAS, Project Vida continues to make a profound |
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difference in the lives of countless people throughout the El |
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Paso area, and it is truly fitting that it receive special |
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recognition for its outstanding work supporting underserved |
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communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to all associated with Project |
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Vida on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and extend to its |
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staff and volunteers best wishes for continued success; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this exemplary organization as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Rodríguez |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 22, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |