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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region has ably responded to |
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the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and provided |
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outstanding service to the community; and |
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WHEREAS, With the advent of full-time virtual learning and |
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hybrid schedules at local schools, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region has |
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stepped up to ensure that working parents had access to care for |
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their school-age children; in addition to educational camps, the |
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center has offered tutoring to assist students with distance |
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learning assignments; following federal guidelines, the |
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organization has implemented a wide range of health and safety |
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protocols, such as taking temperature readings, reducing classroom |
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ratios, requiring face masks, and increasing cleaning and |
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sanitation; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1909, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region is a |
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member of YWCA USA and works to eliminate racism, empower women, and |
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promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all; the nonprofit |
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organization offers a variety of services, including early learning |
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academies, after-school programs, workforce development, community |
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education, fitness classes, and housing for low-income seniors and |
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survivors of domestic violence; and |
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WHEREAS, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region has worked to ensure |
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the continued well-being of area residents during a global health |
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crisis, and its staff and volunteers are indeed deserving of |
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recognition for their many contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend YWCA El Paso del Norte Region for its |
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exemplary service to Texans during the COVID-19 pandemic and extend |
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to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for YWCA El Paso del Norte Region as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |