81R4427 JGH-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 226
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, founded in
1954 as the Tri-County Teachers Credit Union, is a nonprofit
cooperative dedicated to providing local educators and their
families with a range of financial products and services; 3 of its
10 branches operate within the Katy Independent School District;
and
WHEREAS, During the 2007-2008 school year and the fall 2008
term, the BVSCU generously donated more than $32,000 to Katy
schools for a variety of programs and activities; its contributions
include support of the "Doo-Wop to Disco" fundraising event,
donation of school supplies, computer equipment, artwork, and
teacher gift cards, and hiring a mariachi band for the dedication of
Stephens Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, The employees of BVSCU have also given selflessly of
their time and energy to Katy schools; president and CEO Joe Simmons
has served on the Campus Advisory Team at Wolfe Elementary, and
other BVSCU personnel have mentored students and participated in
the Junior Achievement and Promise to Read programs; and
WHEREAS, Community-minded local businesses play a vital role
in helping public education in the Lone Star State, and Brazos
Valley Schools Credit Union is a valued friend and supporter of the
teachers, staff, and students of Katy ISD; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union for
its many contributions to Katy ISD and extend to the BVSCU's
management and staff sincere best wishes for their continued good
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.