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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas are |
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gathering at the State Capitol on February 26, 2025, to celebrate |
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the organization's centennial; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1924 as the Dallas Community Chest, |
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the nonprofit initially encompassed 10 charter agencies; it |
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officially joined United Way of America in 1973, and through the |
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decades, it has worked tirelessly to increase access to education, |
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financial stability, and health care; today, the organization |
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serves communities across the North Texas region; and |
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WHEREAS, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is guided by its |
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Aspire United 2030 goals, a 10-year plan to improve youth literacy, |
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increase the number of young adults earning a living wage, and |
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ensure that affordable, high-quality health care is available to |
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all North Texans; in keeping with its mission, the organization has |
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established programs such as Southern Dallas Thrives, the Social |
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Innovation Lab, and the Data Capacity Building Initiative; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past century, United Way of Metropolitan |
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Dallas has distinguished itself as a force for good in area |
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communities, and the organization is indeed worthy of recognition |
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on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of United Way |
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of Metropolitan Dallas and extend to all those affiliated with the |
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organization sincere best wishes for continued success with their |
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important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the nonprofit as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Anchía |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 346 was adopted by the House on March |
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6, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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