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foll[+ resolution2 :i* 0 ref]r$ to !    
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,support+ ! designation ( ,decemb] #a1  
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annual ,giving,tuesday2 ,:]eas s9ce !   
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programs2  ,:]eas communities are lift$ 
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donations1 & cons]vation easem5t        
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communities to meet local ne$s2  7#b7   
supports ! designation ( ,decemb] #a1   
#bjae1 z ,giving,tuesday-- 7,a7 to      
enc\rage *>itable giv+2  7,b7 to effect 
positive *ange2 &  7,c7 to promote      
causes d$icat$ to progress1 prosp]ity1 &
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donation tax d$uction2 &  7,b7 cont9u+  
inc5tives t enc\rage philan?ropy1       
volunte]+1 & innovation4