Bill Text: TX SR68 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Dove Springs Proud for its commitment to civic engagement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-01-28 - Reported enrolled [SR68 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SR68-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Dove Springs Proud, a community organization whose | ||
members have demonstrated an admirable commitment to civic | ||
engagement; and | ||
WHEREAS, Formed in October 2013 by Ricardo Zavala, Dove | ||
Springs Proud is dedicated to the betterment of the Dove Springs | ||
neighborhood; its projects have included a voter registration | ||
drive, a youth summit, an awards ceremony, and endorsement forums | ||
for political candidates; and | ||
WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization strives to highlight | ||
the contributions of local residents, and its more than 600 | ||
members work tirelessly to encourage participation in civic life | ||
and to ensure that the voices of all stakeholders are heard; and | ||
WHEREAS, Serving over 3,000 residents in the 78744 zip code | ||
area, the members of Dove Springs Proud promote the involvement | ||
of area youth, such as the Widén Elementary School Wildcats, in | ||
such issues as health care, criminal justice, and education; and | ||
WHEREAS, The vitality of a community depends in large | ||
measure on the vision and dedication of concerned citizens, and | ||
through their endeavors, the members of Dove Springs Proud are | ||
helping to make a positive difference in their neighborhood; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend the members of Dove Springs Proud on | ||
their many accomplishments and extend to them sincere best wishes | ||
for continued success; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
honor of Dove Springs Proud and as an expression of esteem from | ||
the Texas Senate. | ||
Zaffirini | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on January 28, 2019. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |