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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 570
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, for 70 |
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years of outstanding service to the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The Junior League of Midland was founded on |
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March 3, 1949, by a group of 28 visionary women with the mission |
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of promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, |
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and improving the community through the effective action and |
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leadership of trained volunteers; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to educational and charitable causes, |
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the Junior League of Midland has developed an array of programs |
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over the years, beginning with a central index file for use by |
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philanthropic organizations and including such initiatives as |
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the Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum, the Children's Dental |
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Clinic, Midland Teen Court, and Shotguns and Stilettos; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization's more than 750 members will have |
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provided approximately 16,000 hours of volunteer service in 2018 |
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and 2019 alone; the current community impact focus is based on |
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the dictum of Keeping Kids in School -- Every Age, Every Stage; |
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ongoing efforts include the Reading Olympics and various |
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mentoring programs for area students; and |
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WHEREAS, The Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, has |
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had a positive impact on the fabric of life in the community, and |
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it is truly fitting that it receive special recognition for its |
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many philanthropic endeavors; 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 the Junior League of Midland, |
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Incorporated, on the organization's 70 years of exceptional |
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service to the community and extend to its members best wishes |
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for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Seliger |
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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 April 11, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |