H.R. No. 1408
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the El Paso chapter of Project Linus have
given generously of their time and talents to bring comfort to young
Texans; and
WHEREAS, Project Linus is a program that provides security
blankets to children who are seriously ill or traumatized; started
nationally in 1995, this visionary organization has delivered more
than 2,600,000 blankets since its inception; and
WHEREAS, Founded in July 2002, the El Paso chapter holds
monthly meetings and members quilt, crochet, and knit new blankets
and afghans; the group then distributes these items to children in
area hospitals, shelters, and social service agencies, or anywhere
that a child might be in need of a big hug; and
WHEREAS, In addition to addressing the emotional and physical
needs of the most vulnerable in society, the El Paso chapter of
Project Linus provides members with a rewarding and fun service
opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Project Linus provides an invaluable community
resource; its members have benefited many lives, and they truly
merit special recognition and praise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend the El Paso chapter of Project Linus for
its efforts in behalf of children in need and extend to its members
sincere best wishes for continued success with their important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1408 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House