81R32212 CBE-D
By: Maldonado H.R. No. 2252
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Circle of Friends greatly contributes to the health
of young people through its dedicated support of Children's Medical
Center Foundation of Central Texas; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1996, Circle of Friends works to raise
awareness and funds for the foundation, which in turn helps sustain
the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas; the group,
which was originally based in Round Rock, today consists of 10
additional chapters, including Lake Travis, Central Austin, Hill
Country, Georgetown, Loop 360, Northwest Austin, Pflugerville,
East Austin, Uptown, and Southwest Austin; chapters meet monthly
and host two to three fund-raising events annually; and
WHEREAS, The organization has been skillfully managed by Rita
Willoughby for five years, during which time it has successfully
raised nearly $1.5 million to benefit Dell Children's; the medical
center serves a 46-county area and admits all children, regardless
of their family's ability to pay; and
WHEREAS, Committed to a strong future for young Central
Texans, Circle of Friends is working behind the scenes to ensure
that Dell Children's Medical Center remains a leader in the
delivery of pediatric care, and the group's impressive achievements
are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Circle of Friends and its manager, Rita
Willoughby, for their outstanding support of the Children's Medical
Center Foundation of Central Texas and extend to all those
associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Circle of Friends as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.