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CITY OF
BEAUMONT
Whereas, Alexander Vasilivich Makarov and Tatyana Makarov have dedicated
their
lives to the invisible children of Russia, the abandoned and
orphaned; and
Whereas, upon learning the government’s intentions to
close Barskoe Gorodische Internaat Orphanage, for financial reasons,
Alex and Tatyana chose to stand with the children. They purposed in
their hearts to find a way to feed, clothe, and educate the
children, if the government would pay the workers; and
Whereas, to this end, from Tatyana digging in
the potato field with her bare hands, to Alex developing a business
partnership with Treasures of the Heart, Inc., a humanitarian aid
organization based in Beaumont, Texas, their efforts have proven
successful. In an effort to strengthen this relationship, Alex
taught himself the English language; and
Whereas, under the leadership of the Alex and Tatyana,
Barskoe Gorodische’s facilities have risen from ruin and decay, to a
beautifully restored home and school for these children. Vegetable
farming, and livestock propagation, have risen to a level such that
excess production now feeds additional orphanages. Families from
the surrounding village are asking to enroll their own children in
the Barskoe School, and
NOW, THEREFORE, because of the common interest
of the City of Beaumont and Treasures of the Heart, Inc. in the
welfare of children all around the world, I, Evelyn M. Lord, Mayor
of the City of Beaumont, do hereby recognize
"ALEXANDER VASILIVICH MAKAROV
AND TATYANA MAKAROV "
and applaud their efforts to feed, clothe,
educate, and rear children in a healthy, loving atmosphere.
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ACCORDINGLY,
the Mayor has hereunto set her hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Beaumont to be affixed.
Evelyn M. Lord, Mayor
September 30, 2002 |
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