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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Representatives of Texas affiliates of Easter Seals |
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| 6 | 7 | | are visiting the State Capitol on March 11, 2015; and |
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| 7 | 8 | | WHEREAS, Since its expansion to the state more than 75 years |
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| 8 | 9 | | ago, Easter Seals has become an important resource for Texas |
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| 9 | 10 | | children and adults with developmental disabilities; dedicated to |
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| 10 | 11 | | helping individuals achieve greater independence and productivity, |
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| 11 | 12 | | the organization offers outpatient medical rehabilitation, |
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| 12 | 13 | | including occupational, physical, and speech and language therapy, |
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| 13 | 14 | | as well as workforce development, respite care, and social |
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| 14 | 15 | | services; and |
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| 15 | 16 | | WHEREAS, This vital group is also committed to early |
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| 16 | 17 | | identification and early intervention, services designed to give |
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| 17 | 18 | | young people at risk of developmental delay, physical and mental |
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| 18 | 19 | | disabilities, or autism the support they need to build essential |
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| 19 | 20 | | skills; and |
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| 20 | 21 | | WHEREAS, Easter Seals has helped to empower countless |
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| 21 | 22 | | citizens to lead productive and rewarding lives, and its endeavors |
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| 22 | 23 | | truly benefit the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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| 23 | 24 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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| 24 | 25 | | Legislature hereby recognize March 11, 2015, as Texas Easter Seals |
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| 25 | 26 | | Day at the State Capitol and commend all those associated with the |
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| 26 | 27 | | organization for their important work. |
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