SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 489
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the staff of Front Steps for their invaluable work on
behalf of the homeless in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Front Steps was established as the Capital Area
Homeless Alliance in 1997 to assist the area's homeless
population; through a contract with the city, the organization
serves as the managing entity for the Austin Resource Center for
the Homeless; and
WHEREAS, Front Steps has been able to succeed in its
charitable mission through the work of caring employees who provide
emergency shelter, recuperative medical care, comprehensive case
management, addiction services, and support services to those in
need; more than 600 individuals look to the Front Steps staff each
day for around-the-clock services, and 230 men find rest at the
emergency shelter each night; and
WHEREAS, Front Steps staff members are motivated by an
exceptional sense of compassion, and they serve the city's
homeless population despite inevitable heartbreak and little
recognition for their work; they further their commitment by
raising public awareness about the agency and about issues
affecting the area's homeless population; and
WHEREAS, The team members at Front Steps exemplify the
highest ideals of charitable service, and they are indeed
deserving of recognition for their benevolent work; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby honor all who contribute their time to help
Front Steps succeed and commend them for working to improve the
lives of their fellow citizens; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the staff of Front Steps as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate