H.R. No. 2709
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Anthony Kennedy Shriver is making a positive
difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities through his Best Buddies International
organization; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1989, Best Buddies is dedicated to
creating opportunities for friendships, integrated employment, and
leadership development for people with disabilities; the nonprofit
organization has grown to encompass nearly 1,500 middle school,
high school, and college chapters in all 50 states and in 50
countries around the world; its programs positively impact nearly
700,000 individuals, and the support services contributed by its
volunteers have been valued at more than $164 million annually; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shriver is a graduate of Georgetown University
and was inspired to create Best Buddies by the example of his
parents, Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and their
lifelong devotion to philanthropy; he has led the organization for
more than two decades and has received a host of well-deserved
accolades for his service; and
WHEREAS, Through his enduring work with Best Buddies, Anthony
Kennedy Shriver has helped countless people with special needs
become more fully engaged in their communities, and he and the
organization's staff and volunteers are indeed worthy of special
commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Best Buddies International and its
founder, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, for improving the quality of life
for people with disabilities; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Shriver and his outstanding organization as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2709 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House