H.R. No. 1050 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Crossroads Church in Rowlett held its most recent Serve Day on February 19, 2017, and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to recognize the church for its contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, Several times each year, Crossroads Church congregants gather to undertake a variety of projects for the benefit of other local organizations and nonprofits and the people they serve; on February 19, approximately 300 church members organized themselves into teams to work at a senior care center and at three facilities associated with a shelter for victims of domestic violence; teams completed painting, repairing, organizing, and deep-cleaning tasks at the shelter's outreach office, emergency shelter, and food pantry and made art and played games with residents at the senior care center; other Serve Day ventures have included a variety of building and maintenance work; and WHEREAS, By giving so generously of their time and efforts, the members of Crossroads Church of Rowlett have made a positive and lasting impact in their community, and it is indeed fitting that they be honored for their service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Crossroads Church for its generous assistance to Rowlett-area organizations and nonprofits and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1050 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House