81R29644 JNC-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 1926
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bobby Trimble of Midland has devoted much of his
life to developing, implementing, and expanding the organization
Christmas in Action; and
WHEREAS, A volunteer program, Christmas in Action aims to
improve the lives of less fortunate members of the community; Mr.
Trimble conceived of the program during a Sunday school lesson on
the social responsibilities of people of faith; taking this
teaching to heart, he organized a group of like-minded citizens and
began Christmas In April (CIA); under his able leadership, people
began donating their time, resources, and labor to make small
repairs to the homes of the elderly and disabled in Midland; and
WHEREAS, Enthusiasm and interest in the program grew, and in
May of 1976, Mr. Trimble helped to establish a formal organization
by creating a CIA board of directors and becoming its first
president; as word of CIA's good work spread, he was called upon,
and graciously assented, to help other communities across the state
and nation start similar programs; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its efforts to maintain and improve
individual residences, CIA accepted responsibility for building a
HUD apartment complex to house low-income elderly; Langtry Village
was completed in May 1986, and Mr. Trimble continues to serve as its
president; and
WHEREAS, His concept of assisting a vulnerable segment of
local society has grown tremendously since its humble beginnings;
rechristened Christmas in Action in 2001, the program has repaired
more than 8,000 homes, and more than 47,000 volunteers have given
their time and energy to help the elderly and disabled in the
community; for his efforts, Mr. Trimble received the Governor's
Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 1981, and the
President's Volunteer Action Award in April 1982; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Christmas in Action has remained
unchanged since first articulated by Mr. Trimble: those who are
able have a duty to help those who are unable to help themselves;
despite nearing 80 years of age, Bobby Trimble continues to set an
example of service and commitment, devoting his hard labor and
considerable organizational talents so that others may live in
safety, warmth, and independence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Bobby Trimble on his efforts with
Christmas in Action and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success with his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Trimble as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.