H.R. No. 489
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dedicated members of the Grand Prairie Unity
Coalition are gathering on February 23, 2017, for the group's 12th
annual Unity Fund-Raiser Banquet; and
WHEREAS, GPUC was established by city council member Richard
Fregoe in 2004 with the worthwhile goal of promoting awareness,
inclusiveness, and community spirit; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the diverse membership of GPUC has
promoted cross-cultural understanding through its participation in
many events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade and
program, the Cinco de Mayo parade, a Native American powwow, and the
annual Juneteenth parade; the group has also collaborated with area
businesses and with such organizations as the NAACP and LULAC; as a
result of the coalition's contributions, the City of Grand Prairie
was acknowledged as an Inclusive City by the National League of
Cities in 2006; and
WHEREAS, The annual Unity Banquet is the organization's
signature event, and a highlight of the festivities is the
announcement of the student art contest winners; conducted in
coordination with the Grand Prairie Arts Council, this year's
competition celebrates the theme "Promoting Unity and
Understanding in Our Community"; in addition, the evening will
feature as keynote speaker Grand Prairie Independent School
District superintendent Dr. Susan Hull, as well as a performance by
the district's award-winning mariachi band; and
WHEREAS, Through their commitment to furthering acceptance
and diversity, the members of the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition are
helping to build a stronger and more vibrant community, and their
accomplishments are indeed deserving of special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition on the
occasion of its 12th annual Unity Fund-Raiser Banquet and extend to
the members of this noteworthy organization 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 coalition as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Turner
Anderson of Dallas
Alonzo
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 489 was adopted by the House on
February 20, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House