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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Southeast Fort Worth, Inc., is dedicated to |
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promoting economic development in an area that has long been |
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underserved in this regard; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 2000, SEFWI collaborates with |
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neighborhood organizations, governmental entities, and other |
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stakeholders to improve economic opportunity in southeastern Fort |
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Worth; under the leadership of president Sharon Douglas and her |
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predecessor, Stacy Marshall, the organization has assessed needs in |
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the area and identified options for the strategic development of |
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the workforce and of retail and other businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, SEFWI helps affordable housing developers |
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understand and meet the needs of families while accessing tax |
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credits and favorable financing; in addition, it raises awareness |
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of the area's large, talented labor pool and business-friendly |
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environment, as well as the low cost of living, open-space |
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amenities, and attractive neighborhoods with good schools; and |
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WHEREAS, In cooperation with area stakeholders, SEFWI seeks |
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to transform neighborhoods holistically; it also improves the local |
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business climate by promoting financial literacy and supporting |
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small enterprises; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Southeast Fort Worth, |
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Inc., has fostered prosperity in the community it serves, and its |
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endeavors have contributed to an improved quality of life for all; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Southeast Fort Worth, Inc., for its |
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efforts in behalf of the community and extend sincere best wishes |
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for continued success; 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. |