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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio has devoted her |
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life to empowering minority communities to break the cycle of |
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generational poverty; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Vasquez currently serves on the board for Ignite |
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Community Solutions, which offers evidence-based, trauma-informed |
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approaches to equip youth and adults with the psychological, |
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social, and practical tools they need to improve their lives; the |
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organization's initiatives include the ClearPath program as well as |
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other community resources and learning opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, Through her work with ICS, Ms. Vasquez has played an |
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instrumental role in promoting youth development, helping |
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ex-offenders reenter society, assisting individuals in substance |
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abuse recovery, and addressing unemployment and underemployment; |
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in addition, her efforts have helped ICS obtain recognition from |
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the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Choice |
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Neighborhoods program; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for her compassionate nature and visionary |
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leadership, Patricia Ann Vasquez has made a positive and meaningful |
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difference in the lives of countless Texans, and she is indeed |
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deserving of special recognition for her many contributions; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Patricia Ann Vasquez for her service to |
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Ignite Community Solutions and extend to her sincere best wishes |
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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 Ms. Vasquez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |