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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 858
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the American Red Cross South Texas Chapter on the |
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occasion of its 100th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The South Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross |
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was established in 1917; it serves the people of Hidalgo, |
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Cameron, Willacy, and Starr Counties through its health and |
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safety programs and by its signature emphasis on providing |
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disaster relief; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than 135 years, the American Red Cross |
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has played a key role in the nation's response to disasters; in |
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2016 alone, Red Cross volunteers responded to 180 significant |
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incidents, including wildfires, storms, and floods; they opened |
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nearly 800 emergency shelters, served more than four million |
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meals and snacks, and distributed more than two million relief |
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items; and |
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WHEREAS, The American Red Cross is responsible for |
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maintaining 40 percent of the nation's blood supply; the |
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organization also focuses on education, teaching valuable |
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life-saving techniques, and helping people learn how to better |
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prepare for and respond to natural disasters; and |
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WHEREAS, The South Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross |
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has had a profound impact on the lives of countless people |
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throughout the Rio Grande Valley, and it is truly fitting that it |
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receive special recognition as it reaches this milestone in its |
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history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the board of directors, staff, and |
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volunteers of the American Red Cross South Texas Chapter on their |
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commitment to public service and extend to them best wishes for |
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the future and congratulations on the organization's 100th |
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anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this |
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chapter as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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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 May 23, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |