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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease disproportionately affects |
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communities of color, leading to higher rates of morbidity and |
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mortality; and |
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WHEREAS, The nonprofit organization the Black Heart |
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Association has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving |
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health outcomes in minority populations through education, |
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advocacy, and empowerment efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Black Heart Association has |
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fostered partnerships, implemented educational programs, and |
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worked to advance equitable health policies to address the social |
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determinants that contribute to health disparities; through these |
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endeavors, the group has raised awareness of cardiovascular disease |
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in vulnerable communities and empowered individuals to take charge |
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of their health; and |
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WHEREAS, The Black Heart Association has been instrumental in |
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promoting healthier lifestyles, closing gaps in access to care, and |
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inspiring community-driven change, and the organization is to be |
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commended for its contributions to a truly important cause; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Black Heart Association for its work |
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to eliminate heart health disparities among communities of color |
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and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere |
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best wishes for continued success in their efforts to create a |
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healthier, more equitable future for all; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |