SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 369
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Metroport Meals On Wheels, Incorporated, on the
occasion of its 35th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Metroport Meals On Wheels was founded in 1980 as a
grassroots volunteer advocate for the elderly and those in need;
the organization provides senior citizens and others with
nutritional, home-delivered meals and uses community support as
an alternative to state and federal programs; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding nonprofit organization works
diligently to create personal relationships with those it
serves; over the course of its history, it has delivered more
than one million meals to senior citizens and the needy across
Denton, Tarrant, and Wise Counties; and
WHEREAS, Metroport Meals On Wheels offers a variety of
initiatives to supplement its home delivery of meals, including
Senior Center Luncheons, the Staples for Seniors food program,
and the Holiday Stocking Tree; and
WHEREAS, For 35 years, Metroport Meals On Wheels has had a
positive impact on the lives of countless men and women in North
Texas, and it is truly deserving of special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff and volunteers of Metroport
Meals On Wheels on their commitment to serving the elderly and
others in need and extend to them best wishes on the occasion of
the organization's 35th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this exemplary organization as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate