H.R. No. 284
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Galveston Urban Ministries has been awarded the
Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid; and
WHEREAS, Candid, the world's largest source of nonprofit
information, presents bronze, silver, gold, and platinum
designations to organizations that have demonstrated a strong
commitment to transparency and accountability; in order to earn the
platinum award, an organization must meet the bronze, silver, and
gold requirements in addition to sharing a strategic plan and
recent metrics highlighting the organization's progress toward its
mission; and
WHEREAS, A faith-based nonprofit, Galveston Urban Ministries
strives to alleviate poverty in the Galveston area by promoting
community engagement and empowering individuals to achieve their
personal goals; since its inception, the organization has been ably
led by its founder and executive director, Josh Dorrell; and
WHEREAS, Galveston Urban Ministries offers a number of
initiatives to support people in need, including a student
ministries program, the Getting Ahead workshop, a school supply
store, a Christmas toy store, and a volunteer and work group
program; moreover, the organization contributes to neighborhood
revitalization efforts and advocates for local residents; and
WHEREAS, Galveston Urban Ministries is helping to provide
area Texans with the resources they need to build a brighter future,
and the organization is indeed deserving of recognition for its
invaluable contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Galveston Urban Ministries on its
receipt of a 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid and
extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best
wishes for continued success in their important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Galveston Urban Ministries as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 284 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House