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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The month of November provides a special time to |
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recognize philanthropic contributions that have made a positive |
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difference across the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Every day, nonprofit organizations, companies, and |
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individual volunteers share their time and resources to support |
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people in need, and their selfless efforts help to make our |
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communities better places to live; and |
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WHEREAS, One group that has played a vital role in charitable |
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work throughout our country and beyond is the Association of |
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Fundraising Professionals, which promotes ethical and effective |
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fundraising; and |
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WHEREAS, AFP represents 30,000 members in the United States, |
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Canada, and Mexico, including 12 chapters in Texas, who aim to |
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fulfill the organization's mission by offering affiliates |
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education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and |
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advocacy; and |
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WHEREAS, By fostering meaningful participation in a host of |
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charitable endeavors, AFP has set an outstanding example of social |
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responsibility while helping to create a brighter future for |
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countless Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize November 2013 as Texas Philanthropy |
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Month and commend the members of the Association of Fundraising |
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Professionals for their efforts to benefit their communities. |