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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Marci Corry has dedicated herself to promoting safe |
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| 6 | 7 | | driving through her efforts as founder and CEO of SAFE 2 SAVE, a |
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| 7 | 8 | | mobile app that is rapidly gaining popularity in communities across |
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| 8 | 9 | | Texas; and |
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| 9 | 10 | | WHEREAS, Propelled to take action after learning about a |
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| 10 | 11 | | fatal accident in College Station that involved texting and |
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| 11 | 12 | | driving, Ms. Corry created SAFE 2 SAVE in October 2016 with the goal |
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| 12 | 13 | | of using positive reinforcement to encourage drivers to stay off |
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| 13 | 14 | | their phones; the app allows users who avoid distracted driving to |
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| 14 | 15 | | earn points and redeem them for discounts at local businesses, and |
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| 15 | 16 | | it also provides the opportunity for communities to engage in safe |
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| 16 | 17 | | driving competitions with one another; and |
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| 17 | 18 | | WHEREAS, In just two years, the app's user base has grown to |
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| 18 | 19 | | more than 89,000 people, and plans are underway to expand across the |
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| 19 | 20 | | entire state and go nationwide in 2019; along with the app, |
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| 20 | 21 | | Ms. Corry oversees SAFE 2 SAVE's outreach initiatives that involve |
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| 21 | 22 | | speaking about safe driving at schools, businesses, and |
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| 22 | 23 | | organizations; and |
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| 23 | 24 | | WHEREAS, By addressing the serious problem of distracted |
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| 24 | 25 | | driving, Marci Corry has demonstrated an inspiring commitment to |
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| 25 | 26 | | making our roadways safer; now, therefore, be it |
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| 26 | 27 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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| 27 | 28 | | Legislature hereby honor Marci Corry for her important work as |
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| 28 | 29 | | founder and CEO of SAFE 2 SAVE and extend to her sincere best wishes |
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| 29 | 30 | | for continued success with this endeavor; and, be it further |
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| 30 | 31 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 31 | 32 | | prepared for Ms. Corry as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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| 32 | 33 | | House of Representatives. |
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