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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Texas DNA and Adoptee Search Support are |
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gathering on April 25, 2019, to celebrate the group's legislative |
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day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Established on April 17, 2015, to promote DNA |
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education and direct-to-consumer DNA testing, Texas DNA and Adoptee |
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Search Support represents the interest of Texans concerned with |
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accuracy in recording their own genealogical origins; and |
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WHEREAS, The group is composed of more than 1,600 members who |
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were born in or have genealogical connections to the state of Texas; |
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it is aligned with the International Society of Genetic Genealogy |
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and its mission to advocate for and educate about the use of |
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genetics as a tool for genealogical research, while also helping to |
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build a supportive network for genetic genealogists; and |
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WHEREAS, In its work to enhance the public's understanding of |
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the use of DNA for genealogical purposes, the group conducts |
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educational presentations for individuals, civic organizations, |
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and genealogical societies; it is also a valuable resource for |
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Texans looking to identifying their genetic origins, preserve their |
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family history, and connect with newly discovered relatives; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas DNA and Adoptee Search Support serves as a |
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voice for those who seek to understand their heritage and encourage |
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ethical practices in direct-to-consumer DNA testing, and the |
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organization's legislative day provides a welcome opportunity to |
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commend its membership for their dedicated efforts; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 25, 2019, as Texas DNA and |
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Adoptee Search Support Day at the State Capitol and extend to the |
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members here today sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit to |
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Austin. |