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This resolution honors the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) on its 20th anniversary, recognizing the nonprofit organization's significant contributions to supporting musicians' healthcare in the Austin, Texas area. Founded in 2005 by Robin Shivers, HAAM provides affordable healthcare services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured working musicians, DJs, and music teachers in Travis County, offering comprehensive medical support including doctor visits, prescriptions, dental work, psychiatric counseling, eye exams, and other essential health services. Over its two-decade history, the organization has served nearly 7,000 people, connecting musicians to more than $191 million in healthcare services, with over 90 percent of its members now obtaining health insurance. The resolution highlights HAAM's recent achievement of opening a headquarters in South Central Austin in 2023, which includes hearing screening rooms, educational spaces, a performance stage, and a resource center. It also acknowledges the organization's annual HAAM Day fundraiser, which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars through local business contributions and performances. By recognizing HAAM's mission, the resolution celebrates the organization's crucial role in supporting the musicians who contribute to Austin's reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World" and extends best wishes for its continued success.

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