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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For more than 130 years, United Way has raised funds |
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to support agencies in local communities, and the celebration of |
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Texas United Ways Community Day at the State Capitol offers an |
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opportunity to honor this organization for working to better the |
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lives of countless Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1887, United Way envisions a world |
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where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and where entire |
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communities thrive as a result; local affiliates build productive |
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relationships among philanthropists, the public sector, and |
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business and nonprofit leaders to identify and implement solutions |
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based on the needs in their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas is home to more than 70 United Way |
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organizations, which collectively raise hundreds of millions of |
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dollars each year; these affiliates are working on such |
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community-driven initiatives as removing barriers to school |
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readiness for children under the age of six, improving high school |
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graduation rates and college readiness, developing 2-1-1 |
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information and referrals, and helping individuals achieve |
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financial stability; and |
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WHEREAS, By mobilizing thousands of volunteers, engaging |
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their compassion and energy in behalf of others, and collaborating |
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with groups that are committed to the achievement of similar goals, |
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United Way organizations are strengthening the social fabric of |
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their communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2019, as Texas United |
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Ways Community Day at the State Capitol and commend all those |
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associated with United Ways for their immeasurable contributions to |
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the Lone Star State. |