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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The members of the Lone Star Santas organization |
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have traveled across the State of Texas and beyond to bring holiday |
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cheer to children and families in need; and |
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WHEREAS, The nonprofit organization was first formed in 2007, |
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and it went on to conduct its first Convoy of Toys in Joplin, |
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Missouri, after the city was devastated by a tornado in May 2011; |
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since then, Lone Star Santas has focused its efforts on providing |
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hope and joy to communities affected by natural disasters; and |
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WHEREAS, To date, the group has conducted well over 30 Convoy |
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of Toys visits; the nonprofit relies solely on volunteers, |
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including the individuals who portray the roles of Santa Claus, |
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Mrs. Claus, and their elves and helpers; members donate their time |
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and vehicles to this endeavor and provide for their own travel, |
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lodging, and other expenses; and |
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WHEREAS, By sharing their time and resources to help children |
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and families facing adversity, the men and women of Lone Star Santas |
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have set an inspiring example of goodwill and earned the heartfelt |
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gratitude of countless people; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate September 16 as Lone Star Santas Charities Day; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of |
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Section 391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in |
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effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is |
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finally passed by the legislature. |