SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 628 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Be An Angel for the organization's exceptional work on behalf of disabled children; and WHEREAS, Be An Angel was established in 1986 to help children with multiple disabilities or profound deafness; and WHEREAS, Since its founding, this outstanding organization has launched a number of initiatives that have had a lasting impact on the lives of disabled children and their families; among them are programs that provide such necessary equipment as hearing aids, van conversion kits, and barrier-free playgrounds; other efforts include the delivery of at-home respite care and a Christmas program through which gifts are provided to needy children; and WHEREAS, Camp Be An Angel in Burton has provided an opportunity for countless children to enjoy outdoor activities, and the organization's S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Golf program has given mainstream children the chance to gain a new perspective on special needs children by interacting with them; and WHEREAS, For more than 30 years, Be An Angel has helped the most vulnerable members of our society live happier, healthier, and more productive lives, and it is truly fitting that the organization receive special recognition for the profound impact it has had on families in our state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the leadership and staff of Be An Angel on their commitment to helping disabled children and extend to them best wishes for continued success with their invaluable services; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Bettencourt Alvarado Huffman Perry Alvarado Huffman Perry Alvarado Huffman Perry Birdwell Hughes Powell Birdwell Hughes Powell Birdwell Hughes Powell Buckingham Johnson Rodríguez Buckingham Johnson Rodríguez Buckingham Johnson Rodríguez Campbell Kolkhorst Schwertner Campbell Kolkhorst Schwertner Campbell Kolkhorst Schwertner Creighton Lucio Seliger Creighton Lucio Seliger Creighton Lucio Seliger Fallon Menéndez Taylor Fallon Menéndez Taylor Fallon Menéndez Taylor Flores Miles Watson Flores Miles Watson Flores Miles Watson Hall Nelson West Hall Nelson West Hall Nelson West Hancock Nichols Whitmire Hancock Nichols Whitmire Hancock Nichols Whitmire Hinojosa Paxton Zaffirini Hinojosa Paxton Zaffirini Hinojosa Paxton Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 25, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate Alvarado Huffman Perry Birdwell Hughes Powell Buckingham Johnson Rodríguez Campbell Kolkhorst Schwertner Creighton Lucio Seliger Fallon Menéndez Taylor Flores Miles Watson Hall Nelson West Hancock Nichols Whitmire Hinojosa Paxton Zaffirini