H.R. No. 1073
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Goodwill Industries of Lubbock is marking a
significant milestone in 2017 with the celebration of its 50th
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Funded by donations from the Lubbock Lions Club and
the Downtown Rotary Club, the first Goodwill facility in Lubbock
opened its doors in 1967, with a mission to provide work for
individuals with barriers to employment; the original store and
workshop, located on 28th Street, had 20 program participants who
received valuable training in such skills as laundry, sewing, and
repair work; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Goodwill Industries of Lubbock has
grown to serve a territory that now spans 45 counties, and in 2015
alone, the nonprofit organization provided job opportunities for
more than 18,000 people across the South Plains and Panhandle
areas; and
WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and contribute to the
local economy are important components of a prosperous future, and
Goodwill Industries of Lubbock is deserving of recognition for the
positive role it has played in the Northwest Texas community over
the last five decades; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Goodwill
Industries of Lubbock 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 organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Frullo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1073 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House