H.R. No. 1886
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The El Paso Community Foundation is leading the
drive to raise an additional $10 million for the planned children's
museum, and it is indeed appropriate to honor this noteworthy
organization for its enduring commitment to the city; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, the foundation was established as a
permanent endowment for the long-term benefit of the area,
including far West Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern
Chihuahua, Mexico; it promotes local philanthropy and serves as a
grant maker and convener, offering resources and expertise in
charitable giving to donors, nonprofit organizations, and members
of the community; and
WHEREAS, The foundation has donated nearly $165 million to
the community since its inception, and it has guided numerous major
initiatives; in 2006, it partnered with the City of El Paso to
restore the Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre, which has
received a national Preservation Award from the United States
Department of the Interior; the foundation produces the annual
Plaza Classic Film Festival, which attracts over 40,000 cinema
fans; and
WHEREAS, Working to ensure that teachers can obtain
much-needed school supplies, the foundation sponsors the Classroom
Fund; the organization's Border Art Residency allows artists to
focus on their work rather than living expenses, and it is
partnering with the City of El Paso in the development of Artspace
El Paso, which will offer affordable housing for artists, as well as
studio and gallery space; and
WHEREAS, El Paso voters approved over $19 million in bonds
for a children's museum in 2012, and by raising additional
financial support, the El Paso Community Foundation is helping to
bring this important project to fruition; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the El Paso Community
Foundation has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life in
the region, and its philanthropic leadership sets a sterling
example for all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the El Paso Community Foundation and
extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Márquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1886 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House