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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 437
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WHEREAS, For 25 years, Breckenridge Village of Tyler has |
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distinguished itself as a warm and welcoming community for adults |
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with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert and Jean Breckenridge first conceived of |
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the idea for Breckenridge Village after their youngest son, |
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Jimmy, was diagnosed with Down syndrome; they purchased 78 acres |
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of land near their home in Tyler and took the first steps toward |
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the development of a residential community that would help |
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provide for their son's future needs and the needs of other |
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families like their own; the couple's dream became a reality when |
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Breckenridge Village opened its doors on April 4, 1998, Jimmy |
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Breckenridge's birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, Breckenridge Village has provided |
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a safe and compassionate environment for residents and visitors |
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to grow and develop socially, mentally, emotionally, physically, |
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and spiritually; it offers residential services that include |
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individualized case management and 24-hour access to live-in |
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personnel who can assist with daily activities, as well as day |
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programs that help participants learn valuable life and job |
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skills; and |
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WHEREAS, The men and women involved with Breckenridge |
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Village have carried out their mission with exceptional |
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dedication and compassion, and they may take pride in knowing |
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that their work has greatly enriched and improved the lives of |
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many Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby honor Breckenridge Village of Tyler on the |
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occasion of its 25th anniversary on April 4, 2023, and pay |
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special tribute to the legacy of its founders, the Breckenridge |
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family; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Breckenridge Village of Tyler as an expression of |
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high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hughes |
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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 19, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |