H.R. No. 289 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the National Exchange Club and its Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District Clubs have made invaluable contributions through their efforts in behalf of their fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, Organized as a nonprofit in 1917, the National Exchange Club serves 12 regions and some 26 districts; and WHEREAS, The mission of the National Exchange Club is to inspire communities to become better places to live through the core values of family, community, and country, as well as to build a strong America, safe communities, and unified people through advocacy and service; and WHEREAS, The Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District serves some 20 local Exchange Clubs throughout the region and helps to further the national organization's mission; and WHEREAS, The Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District provides area clubs with a variety of educational initiatives and community service opportunities, including the ongoing support of the ESCAPE Family Resource Center in Houston; the center maintains a strong focus on the prevention of child abuse and neglect and offers education, intervention, and support programs to families in crisis, as well as parenting classes to families seeking guidance in creating safe and happy homes; and WHEREAS, Since their inceptions, both the National Exchange Club and the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District have played vital roles in the communities they serve, and their members' willingness to give of their time and talents sets an outstanding example of civic engagement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2023, as Exchange Club Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those associated with the National Exchange Club and the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the National Exchange Club and the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lalani ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 289 was adopted by the House on February 21, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House