H.R. No. 501
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Longview chapter of AMBUCS is celebrating
National AMBUCS Visibility Month during February 2011; and
WHEREAS, AMBUCS is a national service organization that works
to foster the mobility and independence of people with
disabilities; in chapters throughout the country, AMBUCS members
participate in community projects, provide scholarships for
occupational and physical therapy students, and donate AmTryke
therapeutic tricycles to individuals who are unable to operate
traditional bicycles; and
WHEREAS, Chartered in 1984, the Longview chapter is
distinguished as the original creator of the AmTryke, which members
developed in 1989 in response to the need for tricycles for children
with disabilities; the chapter built the unique machines by hand
until 1994, when National AMBUCS established AmTryke, LLC, and took
over production; to date, more than 15,000 AmTrykes have been
distributed around the world; and
WHEREAS, The Longview chapter has also initiated many
worthwhile projects over the years, including the construction of
wheelchair ramps, the installation of handicapped accessible
playground equipment at Rotary/AMBUCS park, and the donation of
wheelchairs, hospital beds, chair lifts, and other items to East
Texans with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers of Longview AMBUCS have made a positive
difference in the lives of countless individuals, and it is a
pleasure to honor them for their continuing commitment to people
with disabilities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 2011 as National AMBUCS
Visibility Month and commend the members of the Longview chapter
for their outstanding contributions to their fellow Texans; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Longview chapter of AMBUCS as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Simpson
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 501 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2011, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House