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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 398
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WHEREAS, Texas Impact is celebrating the 50th anniversary |
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of its founding in 2023, and this occasion merits special |
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recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, A faith-based organization, Texas Impact was |
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established in 1973 following the Sharpstown Scandal, which |
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galvanized Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, and other |
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spiritual leaders in Texas to focus their attention on state |
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government; since its inception, the organization has promoted |
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the belief that religious communities are called to minister to |
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the whole person and respond with compassion to the physical, |
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emotional, and spiritual needs of all people; in addition, the |
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group recognizes that such a ministry could not be performed |
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adequately without concern for social problems at the state |
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level; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Impact has continued to build and mobilize |
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an interfaith network of denominational, congregational, and |
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individual members in counties across the state who advocate for |
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policies related to economic justice, human rights, climate |
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issues, and other social concerns; the organization has also |
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risen to national prominence, advising the White House and |
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federal agencies on matters of faith and policy, and it works |
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with interfaith leaders worldwide as an accredited observer to |
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the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework |
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Convention on Climate Change; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Impact is training the next generation of |
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faith leaders through its work with Texas seminaries; it also |
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sponsors internship programs that have trained numerous high |
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school and college students, many of whom are now serving the |
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people of Texas and other states as policy advocates and |
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implementers; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of the past five decades, Texas |
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Impact has remained a steadfast participant in state government, |
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inspiring countless Texans to contribute to the common good and |
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serve as a bridge between their fellow citizens and the |
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legislative process; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate Texas Impact on the occasion |
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of its 50th anniversary and extend to its board of directors, |
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members, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Texas Impact as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Johnson |
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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 11, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |