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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For over a decade, the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition |
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has brought together individuals who represent a variety of |
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cultural backgrounds and share a commitment to making Grand Prairie |
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a more welcoming and inclusive place for all; and |
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WHEREAS, The group was established in 2004 by city council |
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member Richard Fregoe; meetings are held monthly at the Grand |
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Prairie City Hall, providing residents with the opportunity to |
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offer their perspectives and exchange ideas on how to promote |
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tolerance and celebrate diversity in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the coalition have taken part in a wide |
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range of cultural events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
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parade and program, the Cinco de Mayo parade, the annual Juneteenth |
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parade, and a Native American powwow, and the coalition also |
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sponsors an annual Unity Banquet and student art contest; |
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furthermore, the group collaborates with area businesses and with |
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organizations such as the NAACP and LULAC; the efforts of its |
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members have contributed to Grand Prairie's recognition as an |
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Inclusive City by the National League of Cities in 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, By encouraging friendship and an appreciation for |
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the uniqueness of every individual, the dedicated men and women of |
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the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition have made a positive and lasting |
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difference in their community, and they may take justifiable pride |
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in all that they have accomplished; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition and |
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extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Alonzo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 741 was adopted by the House on March |
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16, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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