SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 377
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the CARES Foundation, Incorporated, on the occasion of
its third annual Everyone CARES Gala, which is taking place March
3, 2011, in Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional nonprofit organization was founded
in 2001 to provide support for families affected by congenital
adrenal hyperplasia, a genetic disorder of the adrenal gland; the
ailment can result in impaired growth, infertility, adrenal crisis,
and a significant decline in quality of life; and
WHEREAS, The foundation provides numerous programs at no
charge to help families battling the disease, including physician
referrals, educational conferences, support groups, infant
screening campaigns, and a website containing many valuable
resources; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the foundation has granted
hundreds of thousands of dollars to medical research; more than
3,200 families and medical professionals have benefited from its
programs and services; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 Everyone CARES Gala recognizes the
contributions of several honorees who have had an important
impact on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease; the
Visionary Award is going to Dr. Bradford L. Therrell, Jr.;
Dr. Richard J. Auchus is receiving the Pioneer Award; and the
winner of the Corporate Sponsor Award is Virtuoso; and
WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that this exemplary
foundation and its supporters be recognized for their many
important contributions to the medical community; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the CARES Foundation, Incorporated,
on its outstanding work in raising awareness of the dangers of
congenital adrenal hyperplasia and extend best wishes for a
successful Everyone CARES Gala; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the foundation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate