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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Black family, which includes Cindy and Mike |
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Black, Erin and Brandon Black, and Amanda and Brian Arnold, is being |
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recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, |
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Permian Basin Chapter with the Outstanding Philanthropic Family |
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Award on the occasion of National Philanthropy Day on November 16, |
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2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Officially established by the AFP in 1986, National |
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Philanthropy Day is an annual observance of the extraordinary |
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humanitarian efforts of people and organizations around the world; |
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the event also aims to increase public interest and awareness of the |
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importance of giving, volunteering, and engaging effectively at the |
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philanthropic level; and |
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WHEREAS, The AFP Permian Basin Chapter was founded in 1993 |
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and supports its members by offering a variety of valuable |
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networking and training opportunities; each year, the group hosts |
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an NPD event to honor the outstanding work of individuals, |
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businesses, and organizations in the region that are dedicated to |
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giving back to the community; and |
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WHEREAS, National Philanthropy Day provides a welcome |
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opportunity to recognize those individuals who endeavor to make the |
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world a better place, and the Black family is setting an admirable |
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example of generosity and civic engagement to which all may aspire; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Black family on |
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receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Family Award from the |
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Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter |
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and extend to the members of the family sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Black family as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |