H.R. No. 831
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In 2012, Community Family Centers marked four
decades of service to residents of the Greater East End of Houston;
and
WHEREAS, Established in 1972, CFC provides vital support to
40,000 low-income individuals each year; the organization offers a
number of programs for adults and families, including general
education classes, English instruction and translation assistance,
and an emergency food pantry, which distributed 1.6 million pounds
of food in 2011; and
WHEREAS, CFC has also made a positive difference in the lives
of East End youth; creating pathways to success, the group operates
a prekindergarten program and oversees the John P. McGovern Sports
and Recreation Center, where children enjoy academic, cultural, and
athletic enrichment; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, CFC has been dedicated to
helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency, and this worthwhile
endeavor is building a brighter future for the Bayou City; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Community Family Centers on the 40th
anniversary of its founding and extend to its leadership and staff
sincere best wishes with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for CFC as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Hernandez Luna
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 831 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House