H.R. No. 106
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The month of November provides a special time to
recognize philanthropic contributions that have made a positive
difference across the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Every day, nonprofit organizations, companies, and
individual volunteers share their time and resources to support
people in need, and their selfless efforts help to make our
communities better places to live; and
WHEREAS, One group that has played a vital role in charitable
work throughout our country and beyond is the Association of
Fundraising Professionals, which promotes ethical and effective
fundraising; and
WHEREAS, AFP represents 30,000 members in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico, including 12 chapters in Texas, who aim to
fulfill the organization's mission by offering affiliates
education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and
advocacy; and
WHEREAS, By fostering meaningful participation in a host of
charitable endeavors, AFP has set an outstanding example of social
responsibility while helping to create a brighter future for
countless Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize November 2013 as Texas Philanthropy
Month and commend the members of the Association of Fundraising
Professionals for their efforts to benefit their communities.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 106 was adopted by the House on
January 29, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House