H.R. No. 2485
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Corpus Christi Literacy Council is celebrating
the 30th anniversary of its founding in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Since opening its doors in 1986, the Corpus Christi
Literacy Council has focused on reducing the functional illiteracy
rate in Nueces County, which today is estimated at 17 percent; in
addition to developing and promoting literacy programs, the
organization recruits volunteer tutors who work one-on-one with
students at more than 80 tutoring sites in its service area; and
WHEREAS, To date, the CCLC has helped more than 6,400
individuals throughout the Corpus Christi Bay Area and South Texas;
the literacy council also hosts periodic workshops for tutors and
literacy advocates as well as other fun events designed to promote
support and enthusiasm for reading; and
WHEREAS, Through its myriad efforts, the Corpus Christi
Literacy Council is helping thousands of area residents to develop
a skill that is essential to everyday living, and in so doing, it is
making a worthy contribution to the community as a whole; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Corpus Christi Literacy Council on the
30th anniversary of its founding and commend all those associated
with the group for their energy and dedication; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2485 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House