TITLE: Honoring the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition on the occasion of its 10th annual Unity Fund-raiser Banquet.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition on the occasion of its 10th annual Unity Fund-raiser Banquet.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dedicated members of the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition are gathering on February 19, 2015, for the group's 10th 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; the inaugural membership included residents from a wide array of backgrounds and ethnicities, including Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and individuals of Persian, European, and Vietnamese ancestry; moreover, it benefited from the perspectives of men and women who hailed from different religious upbringings and educational experiences; and WHEREAS, Members of GPUC have promoted cross-cultural understanding through their participation in many events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade and program, the Cinco de Mayo parade, a Native American pow-wow, and the annual Juneteenth parade; in addition, the group collaborates 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 "Unity Through Diversity"; 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition on the occasion of its 10th 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 of Tarrant Alonzo Anderson of Dallas Davis of Dallas Stickland Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 468 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House