H.R. No. 1015
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Christian Community Action (CCA) in Denton County is
marking the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Started as a small Bible study in 1973, CCA has since
grown into a nonprofit organization with 30 employees and more than
5,500 volunteers; the group assists area residents facing poverty
and homelessness, with the ultimate goal of helping local families
to thrive; in its important work, the organization is guided by the
principles of excellence, dignity, servant spirit, trust,
diversity, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, CCA offers a wide variety of services, including a
food pantry, financial assistance, seasonal programs, assistance
for seniors, and education and empowerment; in 2022, the
organization provided more than two million healthy meals,
contributed nearly $1.5 million toward preventing and ending
homelessness, and gave Christmas gifts to over 1,500 children; and
WHEREAS, For half a century, Christian Community Action has
played a vital role in the North Texas community, and the
organization is indeed deserving of recognition on this important
milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Christian
Community Action 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 CCA as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Thimesch
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1015 was adopted by the House on April
20, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House