H.R. No. 171

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 30 years, Camp Kadima in El Paso has provided
	children and adults with special needs the chance to experience the
	fun, excitement, and friendship of a summer camp; and
	WHEREAS, Camp Kadima is a three-week-long summer day camp
	designed to accommodate persons with a range of physical and
	developmental disabilities; supported and overseen by the Jewish
	Federation of Greater El Paso, the camp hosted its first season in
	1987, and now it has grown from five to nearly 30 campers, some of
	whom have attended the camp almost since it opened; and
	WHEREAS, Activities that foster the development of motor,
	communication, and social skills are offered both on and off
	campus, and campers, who are encouraged to participate in
	activities to the best of their abilities, have the opportunity to
	learn practical skills that can help them live more independently;
	and
	WHEREAS, Now led by Robin Gold, administrator, and Tom
	Murphy, director, Camp Kadima is helping individuals with
	disabilities learn, grow, and create memories that will last a
	lifetime, and all those involved in this exemplary program may take
	great pride in all that they are achieving; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Camp Kadima on its
	30th anniversary and extend to the program's organizers and
	participants sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Camp Kadima as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Moody
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 171 was adopted by the House on August
	15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House