87R17019 BK-D
By: Ramos H.R. No. 470
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, PLAN @ 1121 Rock in Richardson, a Clubhouse
International-accredited nonprofit organization, has been an
invaluable resource to area Texans with mental health conditions;
and
WHEREAS, People Living Active Now, or PLAN, was established
by two parents of adult children with mental illness in 1991; having
witnessed firsthand the scarcity of resources available to families
like their own, the program's founders set out to build an
organization to help address the needs of persons affected by
severe mental illness and their loved ones; in August 2017, PLAN
officially merged with Jewish Family Services of Greater Dallas,
and the program currently serves more than 150 individuals, as well
as their families; and
WHEREAS, PLAN @ 1121 Rock, the first accredited Clubhouse in
North Texas, is a nonprofit operated by men and women recovering
from mental illness, who work side by side with caring staff to help
themselves and one another to regain independence and productivity,
create opportunities for socialization, and overcome stigma that
may lead to separation and isolation; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, PLAN @ 1121 Rock has been a force
for good in the lives of many individuals, and it is indeed a
privilege to recognize the organization for the important
contributions it has made to the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor PLAN @ 1121 Rock for its service to persons
recovering from mental illness and extend to all those affiliated
with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for PLAN @ 1121 Rock as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.