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                   WHEREAS, The members of the Central Neighborhood Association  | 
         
         
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            in El Paso are making a positive difference in the local community  | 
         
         
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            by representing the interests of their neighborhood; and | 
         
         
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                   WHEREAS, The Central Neighborhood Association empowers and  | 
         
         
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            engages area residents through advocacy and the coordination of  | 
         
         
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            projects and activities; the group strives to build strong  | 
         
         
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            relationships among neighbors, and it serves as a unified voice in  | 
         
         
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            city government; and | 
         
         
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                   WHEREAS, This year marks the 20th anniversary since the City  | 
         
         
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            of El Paso registered its first neighborhood association in 2003,  | 
         
         
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            and today, the city boasts numerous such organizations; as part of  | 
         
         
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            the El Paso community, the Central Neighborhood Association  | 
         
         
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            contributes to the vibrancy and growth of a forward-looking city  | 
         
         
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            that is committed to the safety and beautification of neighborhoods  | 
         
         
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            and to providing residents with outstanding recreational,  | 
         
         
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            cultural, and educational opportunities; and | 
         
         
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                   WHEREAS, The vitality of a community depends in large measure  | 
         
         
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            on the vision and dedication of concerned citizens, and through  | 
         
         
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            their endeavors, the members of the Central Neighborhood  | 
         
         
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            Association are helping to improve the quality of life in El Paso;  | 
         
         
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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 commend the Central Neighborhood Association  | 
         
         
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            for its service to the El Paso community and extend to its members  | 
         
         
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            sincere best wishes for the 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 organization as an expression of high regard by the  | 
         
         
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            Texas House of Representatives. | 
         
         
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            Ortega | 
         
         
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            Speaker of the House      | 
         
         
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                   I certify that H.R. No. 1971 was adopted by the House on May  | 
         
         
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            25, 2023, by a non-record vote. | 
         
         
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            Chief Clerk of the House    | 
         
         
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