H.R. No. 2659
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
is hosting a Texas Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in Austin
from July 14 through 16, 2017; and
WHEREAS, This worthy organization provides compassionate
care to all those grieving the loss of a family member or friend who
died while serving in this country's armed forces or as a result of
their service; since its establishment in 1994, it has helped more
than 60,000 individuals, including those who work in bereavement
support, such as chaplains and casualty assistance officers; its
services, offered both at home and abroad, are provided at no cost
to surviving families and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its survivor seminars and Good Grief
Camps, TAPS offers a variety of other events and initiatives that
support those left behind by military deaths, including peer
mentoring, an online chat program, a suicide loss survivor program,
wellness programs, retreats, and local groups that allow survivors
to come together as a community; and
WHEREAS, TAPS is offering critical support to military
families who have suffered a grievous loss and to whom this nation
is forever indebted, and it is indeed a privilege to recognize this
admirable organization; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Tragedy Assistance Program for
Survivors for its significant work and extend to all those
associated with TAPS sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for TAPS as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Dale
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2659 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House