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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Heart Galleries of Texas are working to raise |
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awareness of children in state care who are currently waiting to be |
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placed in permanent, loving homes; and |
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WHEREAS, Heart Galleries are traveling exhibits that feature |
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portraits and biographies of foster children from the local |
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community; the national model for the Heart Gallery originated with |
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the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department in 2001, and |
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it has since helped connect foster children with adoptive families |
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in a number of states and cities across the country; and |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas has embraced this innovative |
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concept in recent years, and many community partners and adoption |
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agencies have come forward to assist the Texas Department of Family |
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and Protective Services in its efforts to promote the adoption of |
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Texas children; Heart Galleries rely on a multitude of volunteers |
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who lend their time and talents to this endeavor, as well as on |
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community institutions, ranging from churches and libraries to |
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businesses and state agencies, that generously serve as host venues |
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for the program; and |
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WHEREAS, The Heart Galleries of Texas are making a profound |
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difference in the lives of countless children, as well as in the |
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lives of the families who choose to embark on the rewarding journey |
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of opening their home to a young Texan in need; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Heart Galleries of Texas for their |
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outstanding work to connect children with adoptive families and |
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extend to all those involved with this worthwhile cause sincere |
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best wishes for continued success. |
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Phelan |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 993 was adopted by the House on April |
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12, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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