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By: Turner H.R. No. 1181
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Grand Prairie branch of the NAACP is hosting its
30th Annual Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet on March 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The NAACP was founded in 1909, with the mission to
ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of
rights of all people and to eliminate race-based discrimination;
the NAACP advocates for the enactment and enforcement of federal,
state, and local laws securing civil rights, and over the years, it
has played a pivotal role in many groundbreaking legal cases; and
WHEREAS, The NAACP of Grand Prairie is aligned with its
parent organization in seeking to promote justice in the community
and throughout the nation at large; the chapter is guided by a
skilled leadership team and enjoys the support of numerous
volunteers who are truly deserving of commendation; and
WHEREAS, For three decades, the Freedom Fund Scholarship
Banquet has provided members an opportunity to call attention to
significant issues of concern to the NAACP and to recognize and
reward deserving area students; centered on the theme "Stand
United," this year's banquet features a keynote address by
motivational speaker Silk Littlejohn; and
WHEREAS, The men and women of the NAACP have long
distinguished themselves as champions for equality in American
society, and the Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet serves to further
the vital work of this trailblazing organization; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 30th Annual NAACP Grand Prairie
Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet and extend to all those in
attendance sincere best wishes for a successful and enjoyable
event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the NAACP of Grand Prairie as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.