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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Ashley Jadine Foundation is holding its sixth |
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annual Health Fair and 5K Walk in Missouri City on November 4, 2023, |
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providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the organization for |
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its dedicated efforts to prevent suicide among young people; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2012, Cheryl Duncan established the foundation in |
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loving memory of her daughter, Ashley Jadine Duncan, who tragically |
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died by suicide at the age of 17; the nonprofit strives to raise |
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awareness of the issue of youth suicide, to reverse the stigma of |
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mental illness, to promote the responsible use of social media, and |
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to provide assistance to those affected by suicide; and |
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WHEREAS, Suicide is a leading cause of death for individuals |
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ages 15 to 24 as well as college students; approximately every 13 |
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minutes, another life is lost to suicide in the United States; |
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community involvement and support are key to reducing the incidence |
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of suicide among teens and young adults, and through education, |
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outreach, community events, scholarships, and other services, the |
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Ashley Jadine Foundation is equipping citizens with the tools |
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necessary to ensure that those in crisis receive the help they need; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Through its tireless efforts, the Ashley Jadine |
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Foundation is making a lasting and positive difference in the lives |
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of countless youth and families across the Greater Houston area, |
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and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing the organization for its |
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myriad contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor the Ashley Jadine |
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Foundation on the occasion of its sixth annual Health Fair and 5K |
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Walk and extend to all those associated with the organization |
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sincere appreciation for their 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 foundation as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |