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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Representatives of United Ways of Texas and OneStar |
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are visiting Austin on February 26, 2025, for Texas Nonprofit |
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Strong and United Way Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, United Ways of Texas and OneStar have partnered to |
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form the Texas Nonprofit Strong initiative, which supports the |
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state's nonprofit sector through public outreach, education, and |
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advocacy; together, the organizations elevate the impact of |
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nonprofits, which make a positive difference in local communities, |
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add value to the state's economy, and contribute to civil society; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, There are more than 130,000 nonprofits across the |
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state, and approximately 1 in 20 Texas workers is directly employed |
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by a nonprofit; these organizations also serve as critical partners |
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to businesses and government agencies, and they help to deliver |
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services and innovative solutions that foster thriving |
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communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The nonprofit sector in Texas plays an instrumental |
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role in making the state an ideal place to live and work, and United |
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Ways of Texas and OneStar are indeed worthy of recognition for their |
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efforts to empower these outstanding organizations; 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 recognize February 26, 2025, as Texas Nonprofit |
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Strong and United Way Day at the State Capitol and extend to the |
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visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and |
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memorable trip to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for United Ways of Texas and OneStar as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |