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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Kaufman County was named a Silver Star Affiliate by |
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Keep Texas Beautiful in 2022; and |
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WHEREAS, Tracing its origins back to 1967, Keep Texas |
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Beautiful is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to |
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improving the environment and community; last year, the group's |
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nearly 300 affiliates engaged more than 41,000 volunteers who |
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collected 3.25 million pounds of waste and recyclables from Texas |
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roadways, trails, and waterways; and |
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WHEREAS, One of only 28 affiliates to receive this notable |
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designation, Kaufman County was recognized for going above and |
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beyond the established Keep Texas Beautiful requirements; its Keep |
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Kaufman County Beautiful Committee has launched a number of |
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successful programs, including those dedicated to cleaning up |
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litter, reducing and recycling waste, and beautifying the |
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community; moreover, it endeavors to keep area residents informed |
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through monthly cleanup schedules and educational initiatives at |
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schools, libraries, and local events; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the Keep Kaufman County Beautiful |
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Committee, Kaufman County is working to protect and enhance the |
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local environment, and it is indeed deserving of this recent honor; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Kaufman County on being named a |
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Silver Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful and extend to all |
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those associated with the Keep Kaufman County Beautiful Committee |
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sincere best wishes for continued success with their important |
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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 county as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |