81R28206 JNC-D
By: Kent H.R. No. 1790
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 1990, Dallas Area
Interfaith has become an effective force for promoting common
values and democratic traditions and has made a positive difference
in the lives of countless Texas residents; and
WHEREAS, A multiethnic, multi-issue group of diverse civic
institutions, DAI works to give ordinary citizens a structure
through which they can negotiate effectively with the government
and private institutions that affect their lives; the group's
primary focuses include fair immigration policies, an improved
educational system, public safety, affordable health care, and
support for developing a strong and vital southern sector of
Dallas; and
WHEREAS, DAI has achieved an impressive record of success
through the years; its efforts played a major role in an estimated
15,200 children in North Texas becoming eligible for CHIP in 2007,
DISD's adoption of after-school programs, a boost in affordable
homes in South Dallas, parent-led school improvements, prevention
of a major sales tax increase, and a provision for 400 additional
police officers in the City of Dallas budget; in addition, the group
helped organize the 2006 Mega March in support of comprehensive
immigration reform; and
WHEREAS, Helping to identify social and economic inequities,
develop leaders to articulate the need for change, and create
coalitions and strategies to benefit all people, Dallas Area
Interfaith works to preserve essential rights and correct
injustices that impede access to the American dream; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dallas Area Interfaith for its commendable
goals and achievements in behalf of all Texans and extend to those
associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dallas Area Interfaith as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.