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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 385
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Unidos Contra La Diabetes for its work raising |
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awareness of type 2 diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley; and |
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WHEREAS, Unidos Contra La Diabetes was established in 2014 |
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as an initiative dedicated to preventing type 2 diabetes in the |
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Rio Grande Valley; built on community partnerships, this |
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organization draws on medical professionals and other dedicated |
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community members to achieve social, behavioral, and sustainable |
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individual and community change; and |
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WHEREAS, Partners of Unidos Contra La Diabetes represent a |
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wide range of hospitals, community clinics, foundations, |
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universities, and faith-based organizations dedicated to |
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improving the lives of children and families in the Rio Grande |
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Valley; members build on existing efforts and partnerships by |
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working as a united group to contribute to diabetes prevention |
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and to behavioral health improvement efforts in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its formation, the organization has |
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collaborated with its partners, community stakeholders, and |
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residents of the Rio Grande Valley to raise awareness of type 2 |
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diabetes; focused on prevention through respect and education |
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for all residents of the Valley, Unidos Contra La Diabetes has |
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been an integral part of the region for the past nine years, and |
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its members are truly deserving of recognition for their |
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contributions to the health of residents in the Lone Star State; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Unidos Contra La Diabetes on its many |
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contributions to type 2 diabetes awareness and prevention and |
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extend to the initiative best wishes for continued success; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the partners of the organization as an expression of esteem from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 4, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |