SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 616
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Access to Justice Commission's Champions of
Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans on the occasion of its 10th
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans
raises critical funds for courageous men and women who have
fought tirelessly for the freedom of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, Upon returning home after service, veterans are
often faced with wrongful denial of benefits, discrimination due
to disabilities, improper evictions and foreclosures, complicated
family law matters, and other legal crises; and
WHEREAS, More than $3 million has been raised to provide
critical civil legal aid to Texans who have worn the uniform of
any branch of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, Texas has proudly led the nation in promoting
access to justice for veterans, making it possible for more than
8,500 low-income and homeless veterans to receive desperately
needed, life-altering legal aid last year alone; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Access to Justice Commission is
committed to the vision that all Texas veterans will have equal
access to justice regardless of their income and is truly
deserving of recognition for its exemplary work on this vital
mission; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Access to Justice
Commission on its efforts to ensure that low-income veterans
receive quality legal representation and extend to the members of
the commission best wishes for a memorable Champions of Justice
Gala Benefiting Veterans on its 10th anniversary; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texas Access to Justice Commission as an expression of high
regard from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini, Campbell,
Creighton, Fallon,
Hinojosa
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate