H.R. No. 1187
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Parkinson Voice Project of Richardson surpassed
its fund-raising goal for 2012, raising more than $1.3 million; and
WHEREAS, A nonprofit organization, the Parkinson Voice
Project seeks to help those with Parkinson's disease and related
neurological disorders by providing intensive voice therapy,
follow-up support, education, research, and community awareness;
and
WHEREAS, Nearly a million people in the United States,
including about 5,000 individuals in North Texas, are affected by
Parkinson's disease, which puts them in danger of losing the
ability to speak; the Parkinson Voice Project assists those
suffering from the disease with its SPEAK OUT program, which works
with individuals to improve vocal volume and speech articulation;
and
WHEREAS, In 2012, the Parkinson Voice Project raised more
than double its previous year's total donations, with generous
support from the Rainwater Charitable Foundation and the Pauline
Allen Gill Foundation, as well as contributions from patients,
family members, and others in the community; the funds are being
directed toward the cost of leasing and remodeling a larger
treatment facility and expanding therapy services; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by founder and CEO Samantha Elandary, the
Parkinson Voice Project is enhancing the quality of life of many
Texans with Parkinson's disease, and it is a pleasure to recognize
the staff and supporters of this outstanding organization; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Parkinson Voice Project on
surpassing its 2012 fund-raising goal and extend to all those
associated with the project sincere best wishes for continued
success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1187 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House