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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Round Rock El Amistad Club has made a positive |
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impact in the local community for nearly six decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1968 by Jesse R. Molina and a number |
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of other Hispanic leaders, Round Rock El Amistad Club is dedicated |
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to empowering and supporting students through educational |
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scholarships and charitable initiatives; since its founding, the |
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nonprofit has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships to area |
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youth; and |
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WHEREAS, In an effort to build community, Round Rock El |
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Amistad Club also sponsors various outreach programs and |
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fundraising events, such as Creekside Bingo, Fiesta Amistad, and an |
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annual golf tournament; the organization is ably led by president |
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David Villarreal, vice president Janda Castillo, treasurer Angel |
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Romero, secretary Tina Steiner, and at-large member Oscar Perez; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, Round Rock El Amistad Club has |
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helped to build an even brighter future for countless area |
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students, and the organization is indeed deserving of recognition |
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for its contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Round Rock El Amistad Club and extend to |
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all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for |
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continued success with their 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 club as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |