SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
WHEREAS, The month of November provides a special time to
recognize philanthropic contributions that have made a positive
difference across the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Every day, nonprofit organizations, companies,
and individual volunteers share their time and resources to
support people in need, and their selfless efforts help to make
our communities better places to live; and
WHEREAS, One group that has played a vital role in
charitable work throughout our country and beyond is the
Association of Fundraising Professionals, which promotes ethical
and effective fundraising; and
WHEREAS, The Association of Fundraising Professionals
represents 30,000 members in the United States, Canada, and
Mexico, including 12 chapters in Texas, who aim to fulfill the
organization's mission by offering affiliates education,
training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, By fostering meaningful participation in a host
of charitable endeavors, the Association of Fundraising
Professionals has set an outstanding example of social
responsibility while helping to create a brighter future for
countless Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize November 2013 as Texas
Philanthropy Month and commend the members of the Association of
Fundraising Professionals for their efforts to benefit their
communities.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 29, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate