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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 616
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Texas Access to Justice Commission's Champions of |
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Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans on the occasion of its 10th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans |
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raises critical funds for courageous men and women who have |
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fought tirelessly for the freedom of all Americans; and |
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WHEREAS, Upon returning home after service, veterans are |
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often faced with wrongful denial of benefits, discrimination due |
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to disabilities, improper evictions and foreclosures, complicated |
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family law matters, and other legal crises; and |
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WHEREAS, More than $3 million has been raised to provide |
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critical civil legal aid to Texans who have worn the uniform of |
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any branch of the United States Armed Forces; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas has proudly led the nation in promoting |
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access to justice for veterans, making it possible for more than |
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8,500 low-income and homeless veterans to receive desperately |
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needed, life-altering legal aid last year alone; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Access to Justice Commission is |
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committed to the vision that all Texas veterans will have equal |
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access to justice regardless of their income and is truly |
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deserving of recognition for its exemplary work on this vital |
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mission; 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 Texas Access to Justice |
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Commission on its efforts to ensure that low-income veterans |
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receive quality legal representation and extend to the members of |
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the commission best wishes for a memorable Champions of Justice |
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Gala Benefiting Veterans on its 10th anniversary; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Texas Access to Justice Commission as an expression of high |
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regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini, Campbell, |
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Creighton, Fallon, |
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Hinojosa |
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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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 24, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |