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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 432
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize national service participants in Texas and around the |
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nation on the occasion of National Service Recognition Day on |
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April 2, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Service to others is a hallmark of the American |
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character and integral to the American way of life, and the |
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nation's cities are increasingly turning to service organizations |
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to meet the evolving needs of the public; and |
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WHEREAS, National service organizations like AmeriCorps |
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and Senior Corps are able to address the most pressing challenges |
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in our communities through the selfless service of countless |
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volunteers; and |
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WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in |
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more than 50,000 locations in the United States, and they help |
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bolster civic, charitable, and faith-based organizations that |
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are vital to our economic and social well-being; national service |
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participants consistently manifest patriotism and an unyielding |
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commitment to assist their fellow citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, The Corporation for National and Community Service |
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shares a priority with local leaders to strengthen communities, |
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and the organization is partnering with the National League of |
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Cities, the National Association of Counties, Cities of Service, |
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and leaders across the nation to honor those who give of their time |
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to improve the lives of others; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend national service members throughout |
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the country for exemplifying the highest ideals of the citizenry |
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and encourage Texans around the state to recognize the positive |
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impact national service participants have on their communities; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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memento of this special day. |
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Rodríguez |
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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 March 19, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |