SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 584
WHEREAS, The Heart Galleries of Texas are working to raise
awareness of children in state care who are currently waiting to
be placed in permanent, loving homes; and
WHEREAS, Heart Galleries are traveling exhibits that
feature portraits and biographies of foster children from the
local community; the national model for the Heart Gallery
originated with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families
Department in 2001, and Heart Galleries have since helped connect
foster children with adoptive families in a number of states and
cities across the country; and
WHEREAS, The State of Texas has embraced this innovative
concept in recent years, and many community partners and adoption
agencies have come forward to assist the Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services in its efforts to promote the
adoption of Texas children; Heart Galleries rely on a multitude
of volunteers who lend their time and talents to this endeavor,
as well as on community institutions, ranging from churches and
libraries to businesses and state agencies, that generously
serve as host venues for the program; and
WHEREAS, The Heart Galleries of Texas are making a profound
difference in the lives of countless children, as well as in the
lives of the families who choose to embark on the rewarding
journey of opening their home to a young Texan in need; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the Heart Galleries of Texas for
their outstanding work to connect children with adoptive
families and extend to all those involved with this worthwhile
cause sincere best wishes for continued success.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate