82R24059 JBA-D
By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 1667
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In a testament to its sound fiscal management,
Irving Cares has received a four-star rating from Charity
Navigator, the respected service that evaluates nonprofit groups in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1957, Irving Cares has dedicated itself
to helping the city's working poor and families in crisis by
promoting self-sufficiency; the organization offers its clients
valuable resources that include a food pantry, employment services,
transportation to medical facilities, and limited financial
assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, and prescriptions; and
WHEREAS, The four-star rating earned by Irving Cares is the
highest ranking given by Charity Navigator and is only awarded to a
quarter of the organizations it reviews; Irving Cares exceeds
industry standards with more than 80 cents of every dollar that it
raises going back into the community for program-related expenses;
and
WHEREAS, Positive recognition is nothing new to this North
Texas charity; since 2001, Irving Cares has consistently achieved
the United Way's top stewardship rating for fiduciary management
and board oversight; in 2005, it received the Outstanding Community
Partner Award from the City of Irving Housing and Human Services
Department; and in 2008, TXU Energy Aid honored Irving Cares for 25
years of continuous partnership in serving area residents; and
WHEREAS, By demonstrating an unwavering commitment to
responsibly serving those in need, Irving Cares has made a
meaningful difference in the community for more than a
half-century, and its sound practices are helping to ensure that
the organization will remain a vital source of assistance for many
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Irving Cares on receiving a
four-star rating from Charity Navigator and commend the
organization's staff for their exceptional work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Irving Cares as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.