SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 232
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens across the state in celebrating February 27, 2019,
as United Way's Community Day at the Texas Capitol; and
WHEREAS, United Way agencies mobilize the caring power of
communities by facilitating the work of thousands of volunteers
and collaborating with service organizations to improve lives; and
WHEREAS, United Way's system-wide goals include supporting
financial stability, education, and good health among families
and individuals and information and resource referral systems
such as 2-1-1; local agencies help meet United Way's goals
through fund-raising and extensive community reinvestment; and
WHEREAS, Texas is home to 70 United Way organizations, each
of which benefit from a caring staff and a devoted group of
volunteers who work diligently to create opportunities for their
communities to flourish; and
WHEREAS, Local philanthropy and volunteerism are
invaluable assets to our state, and United Way agencies have
affected measurable change and strengthened communities
throughout Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff, volunteers, and donors of
United Way agencies across Texas for their efforts to help our
communities thrive and extend to all best wishes for a rewarding
United Way's Community Day at the Texas Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor
of United Way and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate