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Senate Resolution

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A resolution recognizing the Greater Miami Chapter of

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Continental Societies, Incorporated, on its 20th

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Anniversary of serving South Florida's children and

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youth.

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     WHEREAS, Continental Societies, Inc., an international

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public service organization dedicated to the socioeconomic and

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cultural welfare of underprivileged children and youth, was

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founded in June 1956 and incorporated nationally in 1972, and

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     WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Chapter of Continental Societies,

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Inc., was installed into the Societies on January 30, 1988, at

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the Radisson Mart Hotel under the sponsorship of the Atlanta

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chapter and became the 32nd chapter in the 32nd year of

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Continental Societies, Inc., to officially become a member of the

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national organization, and

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     WHEREAS, Vashti Armbrister and Earlene P. Dotson, the

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organizers of the Greater Miami Chapter, recruited a group of

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enterprising and innovative Christian women who wanted to have a

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positive effect on the lives of children and youth, and Earlene

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Dotson, a dynamic leader, was elected the first President of the

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Greater Miami Chapter, and

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     WHEREAS, the mission of the Continental Societies, Inc., is

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to create environments within our communities which empower

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children to gain access to quality and appropriate opportunities

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to reach their optimal potential, NOW, THEREFORE,

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Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:

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     That the Florida Senate commends the Greater Miami Chapter

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of the Continental Societies, Inc., on 20 years of service to

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children and youth.

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     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, with

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the Seal of the Senate affixed, be presented to the Greater Miami

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Chapter of the Continental Societies, Inc., as a tangible token

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of the sentiments of the Florida Senate.