SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 601
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the delegation from Meals on Wheels and to join them in
celebrating Meals on Wheels Texas Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels Texas is an affiliate of Meals on
Wheels America, which supports more than 5,000 community-based
adult nutrition programs across the country; the Texas affiliate
was organized to promote and support member networking and
best-practice sharing education and pilot programs and to manage
the distribution of scholarship funds; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs in Texas employ more than
10,000 individuals and succeed with the support of more than
100,000 dedicated volunteers who give generously of their time to
those in need; and
WHEREAS, The staff and volunteers of Meals on Wheels Texas
do more than deliver meals to the elderly and disabled; they also
assist vulnerable citizens with home repairs, prescription
delivery, pet care, and other supportive services that help them
live healthy lives in the homes they love; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with Meals on Wheels
Texas for their invaluable humanitarian services and extend to
them best wishes for a memorable Meals on Wheels Texas Day at the
State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this organization and 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 April 17, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate