SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 858
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the American Red Cross South Texas Chapter on the
occasion of its 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The South Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross
was established in 1917; it serves the people of Hidalgo,
Cameron, Willacy, and Starr Counties through its health and
safety programs and by its signature emphasis on providing
disaster relief; and
WHEREAS, For more than 135 years, the American Red Cross
has played a key role in the nation's response to disasters; in
2016 alone, Red Cross volunteers responded to 180 significant
incidents, including wildfires, storms, and floods; they opened
nearly 800 emergency shelters, served more than four million
meals and snacks, and distributed more than two million relief
items; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross is responsible for
maintaining 40 percent of the nation's blood supply; the
organization also focuses on education, teaching valuable
life-saving techniques, and helping people learn how to better
prepare for and respond to natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, The South Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross
has had a profound impact on the lives of countless people
throughout the Rio Grande Valley, and it is truly fitting that it
receive special recognition as it reaches this milestone in its
history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the board of directors, staff, and
volunteers of the American Red Cross South Texas Chapter on their
commitment to public service and extend to them best wishes for
the future and congratulations on the organization's 100th
anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
chapter as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate