H.R. No. 672 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Austin Area Life Affirming Coalition (AALAC) has been formed to coordinate the life efforts for the Central Texas area and beyond, and representatives of the organization are visiting the State Capitol on March 10, 2009; and WHEREAS, AALAC realized the need for a Christian-based coordination of efforts regarding health, education, resources, and housing, and it has received vital support from churches of the Central Texas area; through combined efforts, countless people are being offered the help they desperately need; and WHEREAS, Building on a strong foundation of religious faith, AALAC is preparing generations of students for professional success, lifelong learning, and meaningful service to others; the coalition has stayed true to its mission while adapting to an ever-changing world; and WHEREAS, AALAC also provides services for students from other countries and gives resources to other countries, and it urges its clients to take an active role in community service; outreach efforts have included serving universities, high schools, middle schools, churches, hospitals, and battered women's shelters; and WHEREAS, In association with more than 2,300 other like-minded organizations across the country, AALAC is providing important resources for its community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby recognize members of the Austin Area Life Affirming Coalition who are visiting the State Capitol on this day and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gattis ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 672 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House