H.R. No. 171
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 30 years, Camp Kadima in El Paso has provided
children and adults with special needs the chance to experience the
fun, excitement, and friendship of a summer camp; and
WHEREAS, Camp Kadima is a three-week-long summer day camp
designed to accommodate persons with a range of physical and
developmental disabilities; supported and overseen by the Jewish
Federation of Greater El Paso, the camp hosted its first season in
1987, and now it has grown from five to nearly 30 campers, some of
whom have attended the camp almost since it opened; and
WHEREAS, Activities that foster the development of motor,
communication, and social skills are offered both on and off
campus, and campers, who are encouraged to participate in
activities to the best of their abilities, have the opportunity to
learn practical skills that can help them live more independently;
and
WHEREAS, Now led by Robin Gold, administrator, and Tom
Murphy, director, Camp Kadima is helping individuals with
disabilities learn, grow, and create memories that will last a
lifetime, and all those involved in this exemplary program may take
great pride in all that they are achieving; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Camp Kadima on its
30th anniversary and extend to the program's organizers and
participants sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Camp Kadima as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Moody
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 171 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House