Senate Engrossed |
State of Arizona Senate Fifty-second Legislature First Regular Session 2015
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SENATE RESOLUTION 1002 |
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A RESOLUTION
encouraging the residents of Arizona to celebrate their seventieth birthdays with fund-raisers in support of their favorite charities.
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Whereas, according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are approximately 967,600 public charities, 96,600 private foundations and 366,600 other types of nonprofit organizations in the United States; and
Whereas, giving and philanthropy are acts of goodwill that transcend party lines; and
Whereas, the United States is a country with a great and generous philanthropic history; and
Whereas, the people of Arizona have developed a long tradition of philanthropy, giving back to their communities and providing critical resources to improve the quality of life in Arizona; and
Whereas, the people of Arizona are committed to instilling deeply held philanthropic values in future generations by leading by example; and
Whereas, Linda Rushton of Nogales, Arizona is giving back to her community by sponsoring a celebration for her seventieth birthday for the benefit of the Nogales Senior Center.
Therefore
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona:
That the Members of the Senate encourage all residents of Arizona to follow the example of Linda Rushton of Nogales, Arizona by making their seventieth birthdays count by celebrating with fund-raisers in support of their favorite charities.