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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from |
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individuals such as Liz Franklin of the Ella Austin Community |
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Center, whose tireless work in behalf of area citizens has |
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contributed significantly to the quality of life in San Antonio; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Liz Franklin is a proud military veteran and |
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community activist, and she currently serves as interim chief |
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executive officer of the Ella Austin Community Center; founded by |
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African American community leader Ella Austin in 1897, the center |
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began as the Ella Austin Orphans Home on Burnet Street; it was |
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converted to a community center in 1968 and relocated to a former |
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middle school on Pine Street; today the center is one of the few |
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agencies offering comprehensive social services on the East Side of |
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the city, ranging from early childhood development programs to |
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services for senior citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to her contributions to the community |
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center, Ms. Franklin is the organizer of Dig That Jazz on the Hill, |
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a free virtual music festival sponsored by the Dig That Jazz |
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Committee and friends of Dignowity Hill, which honors veterans, |
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active military personnel, and military service organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, The city of San Antonio is indeed fortunate to have |
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such passionate and engaged citizens as Liz Franklin, whose history |
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of activism and civic involvement is an inspiration to all who know |
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her; 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 Liz Franklin for her service as interim |
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chief executive officer of the Ella Austin Community Center and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her |
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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 Ms. Franklin as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Gervin-Hawkins |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1880 was adopted by the House on May |
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31, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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