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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Alliance of Information & Referral Systems |
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is celebrating its 40th anniversary on November 14, 2017, and in |
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February its members are visiting the Texas State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, This statewide association enjoys a diverse |
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membership that includes community nonprofits, military and |
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veteran service organizations, aging and disability resource |
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centers, crisis hotlines, libraries, and state agencies; and |
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WHEREAS, Together, these dedicated groups seek to provide |
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Texans with early intervention and support in times of crisis by |
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simplifying access to health and human service providers; staffed |
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by professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the services |
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available in their communities, they empower individuals to make |
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informed choices and take appropriate action through an emphasis on |
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education, advocacy, and problem solving; and |
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WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1977, TAIRS plays a vital role in |
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ensuring that those individuals and organizations involved in the |
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Texas information and referral sector uphold clear and consistent |
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professional standards; it also administers certification |
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examinations throughout the year and hosts an annual education and |
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training conference, where workers learn how to better connect the |
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public with the resources they need; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of TAIRS work to affirm the dignity, |
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self-worth, and independence of individuals across the Lone Star |
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State, and they are indeed deserving of recognition on the occasion |
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of this important milestone in the organization's history; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Texas |
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Alliance of Information & Referral Systems and extend to its |
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members sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit |
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to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |