SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 134
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Project Vida on the occasion of its 25th
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Project Vida was founded in 1991 in the Chamizal
neighborhood of south-central El Paso to support the community's
needs and to help its residents improve their lives; it was
initiated with contributions from the Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.) and Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and it continues
its work today with financial support from these sustaining
partners, as well as from a wide range of other public and private
entities; and
WHEREAS, The organization has expanded its mission's scope
to include neighborhoods throughout the El Paso region, along
with communities in Hudspeth County and area colonias; and
WHEREAS, The many programs and services offered by the
organization are administered by the Project Vida Health Center,
which operates a network of 13 clinics, the Wellness and Health
Education Division, the P. V. Community Development Corporation,
the Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program, and the
Education Department; and
WHEREAS, Project Vida continues to make a profound
difference in the lives of countless people throughout the El
Paso area, and it is truly fitting that it receive special
recognition for its outstanding work supporting underserved
communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to all associated with Project
Vida on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and extend to its
staff and volunteers best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this exemplary organization as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate