H.R. No. 268
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Alliance of Information & Referral Systems
is celebrating its 40th anniversary on November 14, 2017, and in
February its members are visiting the Texas State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, This statewide association enjoys a diverse
membership that includes community nonprofits, military and
veteran service organizations, aging and disability resource
centers, crisis hotlines, libraries, and state agencies; and
WHEREAS, Together, these dedicated groups seek to provide
Texans with early intervention and support in times of crisis by
simplifying access to health and human service providers; staffed
by professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the services
available in their communities, they empower individuals to make
informed choices and take appropriate action through an emphasis on
education, advocacy, and problem solving; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1977, TAIRS plays a vital role in
ensuring that those individuals and organizations involved in the
Texas information and referral sector uphold clear and consistent
professional standards; it also administers certification
examinations throughout the year and hosts an annual education and
training conference, where workers learn how to better connect the
public with the resources they need; and
WHEREAS, The members of TAIRS work to affirm the dignity,
self-worth, and independence of individuals across the Lone Star
State, and they are indeed deserving of recognition on the occasion
of this important milestone in the organization's history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Texas
Alliance of Information & Referral Systems and extend to its
members sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit
to Austin; 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.
Hunter
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 268 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House