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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Labor of Love is a Henderson County organization of |
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volunteers who work to provide house repairs for homeowners in |
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need; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1986, Labor of Love was originally |
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inspired by Habitat for Humanity; following a trip sponsored by |
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that organization, members of the First Christian Church created |
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the Athens Samaritans in an effort to assist residents who can no |
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longer maintain their homes due to their age, disabilities, or |
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other circumstances beyond their control; and |
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WHEREAS, This United Way agency now benefits from the |
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assistance of congregants from the First Presbyterian, First United |
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Methodist, and First Baptist Churches; the association also works |
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with the Boy Scouts, student groups from Trinity Valley Community |
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College, Young Life, 4-H, and local businesses to expand its |
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outreach efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Labor of Love participants have repaired countless |
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area houses; with the help of donations from the community, more |
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than 180 projects were completed in 2011 alone, including the |
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construction of 45 wheelchair ramps; and |
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WHEREAS, During the past quarter-century, Labor of Love has |
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made a positive difference in the lives of many Henderson County |
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citizens, and it is a pleasure to pay tribute to all those who have |
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worked to make this worthwhile venture a success; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Labor of Love for its contributions to the |
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community and commend all involved for their dedication and |
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achievements; 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. |