H.R. No. 471
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Network of Community Ministries, a nonprofit,
nondenominational organization serving North Texas, has made a
meaningful difference in the lives of countless families in need;
and
WHEREAS, In 1985, several churches and community groups came
together with the goal of assisting neighbors who were struggling
in the midst of an economic downturn; they formed Network of
Community Ministries, which today serves nearly 30,000 individuals
each year in Richardson, Dallas, Plano, and Garland; and
WHEREAS, Network of Community Ministries offers emergency
help in the form of food and clothing donations, utilities, and
rental assistance, in addition to a medical and dental voucher
program and various resources for senior citizens; the organization
also provides a variety of support services, including case
management and stability planning, job coaching, ESL and GED
classes, and benefits assistance; since 2019, Network has operated
a mobile food pantry for qualifying students who attend Richardson
ISD and their families; and
WHEREAS, Through its outstanding work over the course of more
than 35 years, Network of Community Ministries has set an inspiring
example of faith in action, and all those affiliated with this
exemplary organization may indeed take great pride in their
efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Network of Community Ministries for its
charitable service to North Texas and extend to all those
associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Network of Community Ministries as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Ramos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 471 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House