H.R. No. 2785
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since 1913, Jewish Family Service has provided vital
assistance and professional resources to members of the Houston
community in need; and
WHEREAS, JFS is a nonprofit human service agency for people
of all ages and from diverse backgrounds; the highly trained
professionals on the JFS staff work diligently to provide
counseling for children, adults, couples, and families, as well as
senior services, social and educational programs, and financial
assistance; and
WHEREAS, Among the agency's many initiatives are a hospice
program, a chaplaincy program, career counseling and assessment,
and a specialized program for those suffering from chronic mental
illness; JFS provides community outreach services to support the
mental health of children, youth, families, and seniors, and the
efforts of those organizations that serve them; moreover, it offers
semiannual programs for mental health professionals and
consultation services for the staffs of camps, schools, day-care
centers, and other organizations; and
WHEREAS, Jewish Family Service was recently recognized by the
national Association of Jewish Family and Children's Agencies for
its outstanding leadership and marketing initiatives; and
WHEREAS, For nearly a century, JFS has worked to strengthen
family life, aid individuals in achieving self-sufficiency, and
improve the social and economic conditions of their clients, and in
so doing, it has made a positive difference in the lives of
countless area Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jewish Family Service for its myriad
contributions to the community and extend to its staff best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the agency as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2785 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House