Texas 2017 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HR1132 Introduced / Bill

Filed 03/27/2017

                    85R14791 CJM-D
 By: Villalba H.R. No. 1132


 R E S O L U T I O N
 WHEREAS, Some of the many obstacles overcome by Caren Bright
 of Dallas inspired her to found Pamper Lake Highlands, an
 organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational
 poverty for women and children; and
 WHEREAS, After a childhood beset with hardship, Ms. Bright
 found herself in a situation of extreme poverty as a young adult;
 however, with the help of her neighbors and friends, she was able to
 earn her GED, take community college classes, and provide a
 brighter future for her own children; and
 WHEREAS, In 2014, Ms. Bright decided to support other mothers
 facing financial difficulties by establishing Pamper Lake
 Highlands; this notable nonprofit conducts annual diaper drives,
 the most recent of which collected more than 72,000 diapers for
 distribution to families in need; because Ms. Bright credits her
 success to five key elements--education, counseling, parenting
 classes, Bible study, and addiction recovery--her organization
 offers a variety of courses in these areas; as long as the 80 women
 currently served by the organization attend classes, they receive
 free diapers for their children, as well as curriculum-based child
 care; and
 WHEREAS, Caren Bright serves as a remarkable example of
 generosity, fortitude, and perseverance, and she is indeed
 deserving of recognition for her outstanding contributions to the
 Dallas community; now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
 Legislature hereby commend Caren Bright for her support of
 Dallas-area mothers and children through Pamper Lake Highlands and
 extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her
 important work; and, be it further
 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 prepared for Ms. Bright as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 House of Representatives.