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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Literacy Achieves demonstrated a steadfast |
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commitment to supporting residents of the Vickery Meadow |
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neighborhood of Dallas in the wake of the devastating winter storm |
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of February 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Literacy Achieves has |
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taught English as a Second Language to local residents; the |
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organization swiftly changed its focus in February to respond to |
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the immediate needs of the community during Winter Storm Uri; and |
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WHEREAS, Literacy Achieves opened its two school buildings as |
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a warming center, food pantry, and water depot; faith groups and |
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individuals heard about its efforts and brought food, clothing, |
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diapers, blankets, and other supplies, while restaurants provided |
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hot meals; well over 1,000 families sought and received assistance; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The tireless dedication of Literacy Achieves made a |
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positive difference in the lives of Vickery Meadow residents during |
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a time of crisis, and the organization set an inspiring example of |
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civic leadership by adapting to assist others in a new way; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Literacy Achieves for its outstanding |
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contributions to members of the Vickery Meadow community impacted |
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by Winter Storm Uri and extend to all those associated with the |
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organization sincere best wishes for continued success in their |
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important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |