H.R. No. 845
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from
organizations like Volunteer McKinney, whose work in behalf of area
citizens has contributed significantly to the quality of life in
McKinney; and
WHEREAS, Since 1998, Volunteer McKinney has been connecting
area volunteers with nonprofit organizations so that they might
work together to help the city become an even better place in which
to live; through community events, such as McKinney Make a
Difference and the Spirit of McKinney, and speaking engagements at
schools, churches, fairs, and more, the group recruits over 7,800
volunteers each year and partners them with more than 90 nonprofit
agencies in the North Texas region; and
WHEREAS, During 2014, Volunteer McKinney leaders joined with
the McKinney Police Department to produce a volunteer safety
training program; they also delivered a presentation on the basics
of volunteer management at the Texas Volunteer Management
Conference and spoke at 58 events; the group provided volunteers
for many occasions, including McKinney Oktoberfest, the Parade of
Lights, and the Texas Trash-Off, and some of the numerous
organizations that have received support are the American Red
Cross, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County, the SPCA of Texas,
the Heart of Gold Foundation, and the McKinney Public Library
System; and
WHEREAS, For the past 17 years, Volunteer McKinney has made a
positive difference in the lives of countless Texans, and it is
indeed most fitting to recognize the organization for its
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 1, 2015, as Volunteer McKinney
Day at the State Capitol and commend all involved with the group for
their service to Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Volunteer McKinney as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Sanford
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 845 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House