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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Panther Pride is hosting its 10th annual Special |
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Needs Community Awareness Day event on April 12, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 2007, Panther Pride is the official |
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Special Needs Athletic Program for Plano East Senior High School |
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and other campuses in the Plano Independent School District; |
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originally known as the Special Olympic team for Plano East, the |
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organization was established to promote inclusivity and |
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opportunity in athletics; each year, Panther Pride provides a |
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platform for special-needs students in the district to showcase |
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their talents and join other students, faculty, parents, and |
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community members for friendly competition and camaraderie; since |
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2014, Coach Anthony Ruttenburg has served at the helm of the |
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program; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's Special Needs Community Awareness Day is |
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taking place at the Plano East Gymnasium and includes live |
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entertainment, concessions, bounce houses, and a variety of |
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vendors; the event also features a Panther Pride basketball game, |
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with the team squaring off against the Plano Police Department; and |
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WHEREAS, Panther Pride has made a lasting and positive |
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difference in the lives of numerous young Texans, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to honor the organization on this special occasion; 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 commemorate the 10th annual Special Needs |
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Community Awareness Day hosted by Panther Pride and extend to all |
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those in attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Panther Pride as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |