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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Variety, the Children's Charity of Texas, has long |
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made a positive difference in the lives of young Texans with special |
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needs, and members of the organization are gathering in Austin on |
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March 27, 2019, to celebrate Variety Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1935, a Dallas-based chapter of the Variety Club, |
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a social and charitable organization, was chartered by a group of |
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Texas business leaders; its founders shared a common belief that |
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children affected by poverty, abuse, and neglect, as well as those |
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with illnesses and disabilities, should be given the same |
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opportunities as their peers; today, Variety of Texas works to |
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realize the vision of a world without isolation and stigma for |
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children with special needs and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, For nearly 85 years, Variety has provided financial |
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assistance that has helped thousands of families afford lifesaving |
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medical procedures, along with wheelchair-accessible vans, service |
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dogs, adapted tricycles, iPads, cranial helmets, and other items |
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and services that are often not covered by insurance programs; the |
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organization also operates Variety's Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for |
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Children, which was founded in 1984 to serve children with chronic |
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illnesses in Bell County; each year, VPKRC hosts more than 6,000 |
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campers and offers them the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of |
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camp, to participate in accessible field trips and activities, and |
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to learn more about their natural environment; and |
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WHEREAS, The compassionate work of Variety has helped provide |
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countless young Texans with the support, encouragement, and |
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confidence they need to reach their highest potential, and it is |
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indeed fitting to pay tribute to this outstanding organization; |
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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 March 27, 2019, as Variety Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend to all those visiting sincere best wishes |
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for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Variety as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |