H.R. No. 56
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Dental Association and Texas Dental
Association Smiles Foundation each year sponsor numerous two-day
missions of mercy across the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, During that period, the groups' charitable dental
clinics administer much-needed oral health care to countless
Texans, thanks to the dentists, laboratories, and non-dental
personnel who donate their services to help others; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Mission of Mercy has provided more than
19,000 residents of the state with dental care worth over $8.2
million; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Dental Association and Texas Dental
Association Smiles Foundation continue to provide those in need
with important access to dental care, thus contributing to the
improved health and well-being of many people; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the members of the Texas Dental
Association and Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation for
offering vital dental care to their fellow Texans through the 2014
Texas Mission of Mercy; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for these two groups as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 56 was adopted by the House on
February 7, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House