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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Lubbock Meals on Wheels, Inc., celebrated its 50th |
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| 6 | 7 | | anniversary in April 2021, presenting a welcome occasion to reflect |
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| 7 | 8 | | on the organization's vital work in behalf of the community; and |
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| 8 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Founded in 1971, Lubbock Meals on Wheels was |
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| 9 | 10 | | developed to improve the health and well-being of homebound elderly |
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| 10 | 11 | | residents through the provision of nutritious meals; the group's |
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| 11 | 12 | | initial board meeting was held on February 11 of that year, and on |
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| 12 | 13 | | April 1, the organization delivered its first meals to 29 |
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| 13 | 14 | | recipients; today, the organization regularly serves more than 850 |
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| 14 | 15 | | Texans; and |
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| 15 | 16 | | WHEREAS, Lubbock Meals on Wheels has greatly benefited from |
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| 16 | 17 | | the leadership of its executive director, Lisa Gilliland, as well |
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| 17 | 18 | | as from the outstanding efforts of its supporting staff, board |
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| 18 | 19 | | members, and volunteers; highlights of the organization's history |
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| 19 | 20 | | include the creation of its News on Wheels newsletter, the |
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| 20 | 21 | | renovation and expansion of its kitchen and office space, the |
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| 21 | 22 | | institution of weekend deliveries for those in need, the extension |
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| 22 | 23 | | of services to Wolfforth, and the implementation of several |
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| 23 | 24 | | successful fundraising efforts; and |
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| 24 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Through the simple act of delivering healthy meals, |
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| 25 | 26 | | volunteers with Lubbock Meals on Wheels have enriched the lives of |
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| 26 | 27 | | countless area residents in need, and it is a privilege to honor all |
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| 27 | 28 | | those associated with this esteemed organization for their |
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| 28 | 29 | | compassion and dedication; now, therefore, be it |
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| 29 | 30 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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| 30 | 31 | | Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lubbock |
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| 31 | 32 | | Meals on Wheels, Inc., and commend its board members, staff, and |
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| 32 | 33 | | volunteers for their caring service to their fellow Texans; and, be |
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| 33 | 34 | | it further |
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| 34 | 35 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 35 | 36 | | prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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| 36 | 37 | | Texas House of Representatives. |
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