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. Callegari ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 226 was adopted by the House on February 25, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House