H.C.R. No. 214
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Haven for Hope of Bexar County commemorated its
first full year of service in April 2009, providing a fitting
opportunity to recognize this noteworthy institution; and
WHEREAS, San Antonio city officials began working on the
plans for Haven for Hope in 2006, when Mayor Phil Hardberger
launched the Community Council to End Homelessness; after extensive
research, the group concluded that treating the root causes of
homelessness with a wide array of social services in a single,
central location was the most successful approach; thus, in
November of that year, Haven for Hope was formed as an independent
nonprofit organization that would later evolve into a multiservice
campus offering education, job training, child care, medical and
substance abuse treatment, and much more; and
WHEREAS, To meet the needs of the homeless community in Bexar
County, Haven for Hope has developed into a comprehensive and
efficient institution that works with more than 70 partner agencies
to help homeless individuals and families become self-sufficient;
the organization also seeks to reduce the number of homeless
individuals in the criminal justice and public health systems and
to remain a sustainable and cost-effective program, and it has
distinguished itself as a model for similar initiatives across
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Today, the 1,000-bed Haven for Hope facility sits on
a 37-acre campus adjacent to San Antonio's Central Business
District; in addition to its initial year of service, Haven for Hope
is marking the first anniversary of its mental health and substance
abuse treatment clinic, which operates in conjunction with the
Center for Healthcare Services and was the first of 15 buildings to
open its doors on the Haven for Hope campus; and
WHEREAS, The year 2009 has also brought the establishment of
new programs, including a dental clinic with the support of San
Antonio Christian Dental Clinic and medical services through
CentroMed, a federally subsidized health center; moreover, the
institution has built partnerships with Benevolence Works to offer
social security income payee services and with San Antonio Prevent
Blindness and I Care San Antonio to provide vision care; and
WHEREAS, Haven for Hope is committed to improving the quality
of life for area Texans, and its outstanding efforts are benefiting
the greater community in myriad ways; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor Haven for Hope on its first year of service in San
Antonio and extend to all those associated with the institution
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Haven for Hope as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Menendez
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 214 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 214 was adopted by the Senate on May
11, 2009, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor