SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Barbara Adamson for her exceptional efforts through
the Care Van Program to help the children of Texas lead healthier
lives; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Adamson developed the Care Van Program in
1997; one of the most comprehensive and innovative immunization
outreach programs in the state, it has provided more than 858,000
immunizations to 515,000 children since its inception; the
program is supported by the Caring For Children Foundation of
Texas and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Immunizing children is one of the most direct,
simple, and inexpensive ways to build healthier futures for
medically underserved families in Texas, yet one in four children
in the state go without the immunizations needed to lead a
healthy, happy life due to financial or logistical constraints;
and
WHEREAS, The Care Van Program, which uses a fleet of 10
specialized vans, has served children in Austin, Houston, San
Antonio, El Paso, Abilene, San Angelo, Amarillo, Wichita Falls,
and the Dallas and Fort Worth area; and
WHEREAS, The Care Van Program is more than a job for its
founder and manager; for Barbara Adamson, it is a labor of love; a
compassionate and caring individual, she is a cancer survivor, a
community volunteer, and an exemplary role model; her dedication
and leadership have made a real difference in the lives and
futures of thousands of her fellow citizens, and she is most
deserving of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Barbara Adamson
for her commitment to protecting the health of children and her
success with the Care Van Program and extend to her best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Carona
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 14, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate